- Test Name
- Albumin-Creatinine ratio
- Aliases
- Microalbumin; Albumin/creatinine ratio; Random microalbumin
- Provincial Mnemonic
- MALCRPU
- LOINC Test Code
- 34535-5
- Description and Primary Use
- Screening for and monitoring early onset nephropathy in diabetes.
- Reorder interval
- Not yet defined
- TAT
- ≤ 3d
- Test Cost
- Not determined
- Tier
- 1 - General Availability
- Ordering Requirements (Restrictions / Conditions)
No Restrictions
- Required Consultations
- None
- Algorithms and Guidelines
None
- Special Patient Preparation
None
- Special Collection / Transport / Processing Requirements
Collect random urine with no preservative.
- Criteria for Rejection
Based on specimen condition and stability
- Laboratory Service Area
- Clinical Chemistry
- Performing Laboratory / Site
- Selected Category 2, Category 3 and Category 4 laboratory sites
- Last Updated
- 11-Sep-17