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HelpOrder 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
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Method Description
This test calculates the albumin concentration per creatinine. This calculation is performed in the Laboratory Information System, SCC Soft.
Day(s) Performed
Performing 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 |