MICROALBUMIN/CREATININE RATIO, URINE
| This test is useful in the management of patients with early Diabetes mellitus to assist in avoiding or delaying the onset of renal disease. Due to inherent day to day variability in albumin excretion, this ratio is a better indicator than isolated microalbumin levels in urine. |
Test Type : Urine |
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Pre-test Information : No special preparation required |
Report Delivery : Daily |
MICROALBUMIN/CREATININE RATIO, URINE
| Test Code | M-031 |
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| Test Description | **MICROALBUMIN/CREATININE RATIO, URINE |
| Clinical Category | KIDNEY DISORDERS |
| Sample | 15 mL (10 mL min.) aliquot of random urine |
| Method/Technology | Immunoturbidimetry, Spectrophotometry |
| Storage/Temp | |
| Reporting Time | DAILY |