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HelpTest Code A_CR Albumin/Creatinine Ratio
Specimen Required
Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see:
ALBR / Albumin, Random, Urine
RALB / Albumin, Random, Urine.
Secondary ID
606732Useful For
Calculating the albumin concentration per creatinine
Assessing the potential for early onset of nephropathy in diabetic patients using random urine specimens
Method Name
Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see:
ALBR / Albumin, Random, Urine
RALB / Albumin, Random, Urine.
Calculation
Reporting Name
Albumin/Creatinine RatioSpecimen Type
UrineSpecimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urine | Refrigerated (preferred) | 7 days | |
| Ambient | 7 days | ||
| Frozen | 7 days |
Reject Due To
| All specimens will be evaluated at Mayo Clinic Laboratories for test suitability. |
Reference Values
Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see:
ALBR / Albumin, Random, Urine
RALB / Albumin, Random, Urine.
Males: <17 mg/g creatinine
Females: <25 mg/g creatinine
Day(s) Performed
Report Available
1 dayPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Test Classification
Not ApplicableLOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| A_CR | Albumin/Creatinine Ratio | 9318-7 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| A_CR | Albumin/Creatinine Ratio | 9318-7 |