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Epic Test Code N/A Albumin:Creatinine Ratio

Important Note

Not able to order as an individual test, you must order MALB and the ratio will be calculated.

Performing Location(s)

BMC

Specimen Type

Random Urine

Preferred Container

Random Urine Tube

Minimum Volume to Submit for Testing

5 mL Urine

Causes for Rejection

Mislabeled or unlabeled specimen
> 12 hrs Room Tempature
>24 hrs Refigerated
> 10% volume Lost

Inappropriate urine preservative used

Bloody specimen (hemolysis)

Reference Values

Population Units Reference Range
Female mg/g <12
Male mg/g <17
Unknown/Unspecified mg/g >17

 

Additional Information

To order a Albumin:Creatinine Ratio:

A Microalbumin must be ordered.

 

*For more specific individual test information, see web site entries for:

Albumin (Microalbumin) Random Urine

 

Note: There is NO charge for calculation of the Urine Albumin:Creatinine Ratio

Last Updated

31-Aug-21