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HelpTest ID A_CR Albumin/Creatinine Ratio
Method Name
Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see:
ALBR / Albumin, Random, Urine
RALB / Albumin, Random, Urine.
Calculation
Specimen Required
Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see:
ALBR / Albumin, Random, Urine
RALB / Albumin, Random, Urine.
Reporting Name
Albumin/Creatinine RatioSpecimen Type
UrineSpecimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Urine | Refrigerated (preferred) | 7 days |
| Ambient | 7 days | |
| Frozen | 7 days |
Report Available
1 dayPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
LOINC 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 |
Useful For
Calculating the albumin concentration per creatinine
Assessing the potential for early onset of nephropathy in diabetic patients using random urine specimens
Day(s) Performed
Test Classification
Not ApplicableReference 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