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Albumin/Creatinine Ratio (ACR)
Test Name Albumin/Creatinine Ratio (ACR)
Specimen Type / Requirements Container Type = Small orange cap container Minimum Testing Volume = 5 mL urine
Specimen Handling Collection Instructions: Collect Random Urine in a small orange cap container. Indicate date and time of Collection. Stability: Urine is stable at room temperature for 4hrs, refrigerated for 1 week and frozen for 3 months (avoid freeze thaw cycles). Transportation: Send sample to core lab ASAP. Special Instructions Random urine collected in sterile container mid morning after voiding and discarding first morning urine sample. Sample Rejection Criteria: Urine collected with acid / alkaline or leaking specimen will be rejected.
Required Documentation
Turnaround Time (TAT) 1 Day	Test Utilization Routine
Reference Value < 20 mg/L
Test Code UMALE	Methodology Immunoturbidimetry
Testing Location SMH-Biochemistry	Other Information Last Updated: June 06, 2019

Albumin/Creatinine Ratio (ACR)

Albumin/Creatinine Ratio (ACR)

Container Type = Small orange cap container

Minimum Testing Volume = 5 mL urine

Collection Instructions: Collect Random Urine in a small orange cap container. Indicate date and time of Collection.

Stability: Urine is stable at room temperature for 4hrs, refrigerated for 1 week and frozen for 3 months (avoid freeze thaw cycles).

Transportation: Send sample to core lab ASAP.

Special Instructions Random urine collected in sterile container mid morning after voiding and discarding first morning urine sample.

Sample Rejection Criteria: Urine collected with acid / alkaline or leaking specimen will be rejected.

1 Day

Routine

< 20 mg/L

UMALE

Immunoturbidimetry

SMH-Biochemistry

Last Updated: June 06, 2019