Test Overview
Method
Immunoturbidimetry
Result Included
Creatinine; Microalbumin excretion; Microalbumin/Creatinine Ratio
Aliases/Synonyms
Microalbumin
Specimen
Specimen Type
Urine (24 hr)Volume
Sample Volume
10 mL
Collection & Handling
Additional Information
Provide 24 hour volume and collection date.
Stability
| Refrigerated | Frozen |
|---|---|
| 1 month | 6 months |
Performance & Interpretation
Turnaround Time
2 days
Results
Name
Units
Reference Range
Conversion
-
Creatininemmol/dMale: 7.0 - 18.0
Female: 5.0 - 16.0mg/d x 0.00884 -
Microalbumin excretionmg/dNormal: <30
Microalbuminuria: 30 - 299
Clinical albuminuria: ≥299 -
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
Referral Location
Canada
Test Version
Last Updated
2019-09-30