Test Category: Biochemistry
Investigation Name:Albumin: Creatinine Ratio (Urine ACR)
Alias or Abbreviation:Microalbumin
Pathology Laboratory:Clinical Chemistry/ Biochemistry
Requestable Seperately?Yes
Units:mg/mmol
Minimum Sample Volume:2.5 mL
Expected Turnaround Time:1 working day from receipt
Test Code:ACR
Sample Type:
Preferred container: Sarstedt urine monovette, where the patient is able to collect directly.Alternative container: White-top universal container (30 ml) if the patient is unable to use the monovette.
This applies to ACR testing only and not to microbiology samples.
Maximum Add on Time:3 days
Complex Reference Range:<3 mg/mmol Normal
3-30 mg/mmol Moderately increased
>30 mg/mmol Severely increased
Referred to Another Laboratory?No
Storage Requirements:Refrigerated at 4°C
Site Sample Tested:Al acute sites
Contact Number:01902 307999 ext 88266
