Microalbumin/Creatinine Ratio, Timed Urine

Description
The Microalbumin/Creatinine Ratio, Timed Urine test contains 1 test with 5 biomarkers. Microalbumin/Creatinine Ratio, Timed Urine. Increased excretion of albumin (microalbuminuria) is a predictor of future development of clinical renal disease in patients with hypertension or diabetes mellitus.
Disease/Condition
Kidney Disease
Location
This test requires in-person visit to provider's patient service station near your location
In-person visit
Specimen
You would collect your urine in a cup
Urine
Type
Chemistry, Immunoturbidimetry
Analytes Included
  • Albumin
  • Creatinine (Urine)
  • ACR (albumin-creatinine ratio)
More Info
For timed urine collections, empty the bladder, discard the voided sample, and note the start time. Collect all urine voided for the specified time period. At the end of the period, note the finishing time, add the last voided sample to the container by e