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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.
Useful For
Calculating the albumin concentration per creatinine
Assessing the potential for early onset of nephropathy in diabetic patients using random urine specimens
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 daySpecimen Retention Time
7 daysPerforming 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 |