Sample type: Urine - Random
Test name: Albumin / creatinine ratio a.k.a. ACR, urine protein screen
Condition / Indication: Diabetes Mellitus / CKD etc
Special precautions & notes: Reported as an albumin creainine ratio. Can also be analysed on an early morning urine, 24 hour or timed urine sample.
Reference range: < 3.0 mg/mmol.
Container: Urine plain 5ml (Beige top)
Alternative container: 24 hour (Plain - Green container)
Ideal volume (mL): n/a
Referred outside NBT for analysis? No
Discipline: Clinical Biochemistry
Section: Automated Laboratory
Turnaround time: 1 day