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Test ID: MALBR

Albumin, Random Urine

Test Overview

Method

Immunoturbidimetry

Result Included

Creatinine; Microalbumin; Microalbumin/Creatinine Ratio

Aliases/Synonyms

Microalbumin

Specimen

Specimen Type

Urine (Random)

Volume

Sample Volume

10 mL

Stability

Refrigerated Frozen
1 month 6 months

Performance & Interpretation

Turnaround Time

2 days

Results

Name
Units
Reference Range
Conversion
  1. Creatinine
    mmol/L
    Male 0 - 39 y: 2.1 - 3.5

    Male ≥40 y: 1.9 - 2.9

    Female 0 - 39 y: 1.4 - 2.9

    Female ≥40 y: 1.3 - 2.5
  2. Microalbumin
    mg/L
    <20

    Comment

    Elevated results should be confirmed on a 24 hour collection.

  3. Microalbumin/Creatinine Ratio
    mg/mmol Cr
    Male:

    Normal <2.0

    Microalbuminuria 2.0 - 20.0

    Clinical albuminuria ≥20.0

    Female:

    Normal <2.8

    Microalbuminuria 2.8 - 28.0

    Clinical albuminuria ≥28.0

    Comment

    Elevated results should be confirmed on a 24 hour collection.

Referral Location

Canada

Test Version

Last Updated

2019-09-30