Test directory: Albumin Creatinine Ratio, Random Urine

Ordering Code147
Test NameAlbumin Creatinine Ratio, Random Urine
AliasACR, Random Urine Albumin Creatinine Ratio
Profile Contains
Preferred SpecimenUrine, Random
Preferred Container1 U (Urine Container)
Optimum Volume1.5 mL
Collection InstructionsRandom collection, First AM Void recommended
Transport RequirementsOahu: Ambient
Airline: Refrigerated
Send frozen if transport time >6 days.
Specimen StabilityAmbient: 2 Days
Refrigerated: 6 Days
Frozen: 6 Months
Avail. StatNO
Analytic Time1 Day

Reference range(s) for Albumin Creatinine Ratio (ACR)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of April 25, 2024.
ComponentAgeMale NormMale Critical LowMale Critical HighFemale NormFemale Critical HighFemale Critical LowUnitsAdd'l info
Albumin/Creatinine Ratio (ACR)ALL< 30< 30mg/g Creat
Albumin, UrineALLmg/LSee report.
Creatinine, UrineALLmg/dL

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      Albuminuria categories in CKD (NKF)
Category        ACR (mg/g)        Terms
A1               <30              Normal to mildly increased
A2               30-300           Moderately increased* 
A3               >300             Severely increased** 
*Relative to young adult level.  ACR 30-300 mg/g for >3 months
 indicates CKD.
**Including nephrotic syndrome (albumin excretion ACR >2220 mg/g)

See report.
Note1

Note1:


      Albuminuria categories in CKD (NKF)
Category        ACR (mg/g)        Terms
A1               <30              Normal to mildly increased
A2               30-300           Moderately increased* 
A3               >300             Severely increased** 
*Relative to young adult level.  ACR 30-300 mg/g for >3 months
 indicates CKD.
**Including nephrotic syndrome (albumin excretion ACR >2220 mg/g)

See report..

Reference range(s) for Creatinine, Urine

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of April 25, 2024.
ComponentAgeMale NormMale Critical LowMale Critical HighFemale NormFemale Critical HighFemale Critical LowUnitsAdd'l info
Creatinine, UrineALLmg/dLSee report.