Test Directory
Albumin:creatinine ratio (ACR, 'microalbumin', urine)
Containers - Adult
Sterile Universal 20ml
|
Volume Range
1.0 ml
Additive per Container
None |
Containers - Child
|
Sterile Universal 20ml
|
Volume Range
1.0 ml |
Reference ranges
≤ 3mg albumin / mmol creatinine
Laboratory Site
RIE
51 Little France Crescent
Old Dalkeith Road
Edinburgh
EH16 4SA
Old Dalkeith Road
Edinburgh
EH16 4SA
Telephone (Biochemistry): 0131 242 6806
SJH
Howden Road West
Howden
Livingston
West Lothian
EH54 6PP
Howden
Livingston
West Lothian
EH54 6PP
Telephone (Biochemistry): 01506 52 3160/1
WGH
Crewe Road South
Edinburgh
EH4 2XU
Edinburgh
EH4 2XU
Telephone (Biochemistry): 0131 537 1910/1
Availability
Mon - Sat
Anticipated turnaround
1 day
General additional information
Ideally, a first morning void sample should be collected.
Consult current KDIGO guidelines for interpretation of urine albumin in Chronic Kidney Disease.