Albumin, Random Urine with Creatinine Ratio

Formal Name of the Test:
Albumin, Random Urine with Creatinine

Other Names Used:
Albumin:Creatinine Ratio, Random Urine; UACR

Sample Required:
Random urine

Test Overview:
This test is used to screen for kidney disease by detecting the presence of albumin in the urine using an ACR (albumin-creatinine ratio), a calculation that divides the amount of albumin measured in the urine by the level of creatinine in the urine to account for urine concentration. Creatinine is a urine concentration indicator because it is released into the urine at a constant rate.

Test Preparation:
There is no need for any prior preparation.

Test Performed at:
Quest Diagnostics, Test Code 6517
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