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
-
Creatininemmol/LMale 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 -
Microalbuminmg/L<20
Comment
Elevated results should be confirmed on a 24 hour collection.
-
Microalbumin/Creatinine Ratiomg/mmol CrMale:
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