Albumin:Creatinine ratio (Random Urine)

Test information: Microalbumin is a test currently used only in diabetics where it is a marker for early nephropathy at a stage where it is reversible with good control of hypertension and hyperglycaemia. In Type 2 diabetes, it is a powerful risk marker for vascular disease.

Specimen Type(s)

• Urine;

Other Acceptable Specimen Type(s)

N/A

Specimen Container - Adult

• Plain Universal;

Specimen Container - Paediatric

• Plain Universal;

Analytes

• N/A;

Part of a test profile?

No

Volume (min) of sample to be sent to laboratory

1ml

Patient Preparation, Sample Handling and Transport

N/A

Maximum add on time

4 days if refrigerated

Units and Reference Ranges / Interpretation

No RR. Flags high when equal/greater than 3

UKAS number

8869

UKAS accredited test?

Yes

Comments

N/A

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