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Albumin, Random Urine

Test ID: MALBR

Test

Aliases/Synonyms

Microalbumin

Method

Immunoturbidimetry

Report Includes

Creatinine; Microalbumin; Microalbumin/Creatinine Ratio

Specimens

Urine (Random)

Test Location

Sunnybrook Health Sciences, 2075 Bayview Avenue, Toronto ON M4N 3M5

Test Version

30-Sep-2019

Specimen

Specimens

Urine (Random)

Sample Volume

10 mL

Stability

Refrigerated 1 month
Frozen 6 months

Test Version

30-Sep-2019

Performance / Interpretation

Method

Immunoturbidimetry

Turnaround Time

2 days

Results

Name Units Reference Range Conversion Factor
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
Microalbumin mg/L
  • <20
Elevated results should be confirmed on a 24 hour collection.
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
Elevated results should be confirmed on a 24 hour collection.

Test Location

Sunnybrook Health Sciences, 2075 Bayview Avenue, Toronto ON M4N 3M5

Test Version

30-Sep-2019

Interface / Setup

Test Version

30-Sep-2019