Albumin Urine
Description:
Urine albumin:creatinine ratio (ACR) (previously known as microalbumin) is a sensitive marker of early glomerular dysfunction. ACR is used in combination with eGFR to classify chronic kidney disease (CKD), as recommended by KDIGO and NICE.
Reference range:
See Chemistry Reference Ranges Document at Automated Chemistry Laboratory at Guy's and St Thomas'
Synonyms or keywords:
Microalbumin; ACR
Units:
mg/L
Department:
Location:
Sample type and Volume required:
Random Urine
Turnaround time:
2 days
Storage and transport:
Random Urine
Time limit for extra tests:
Urine albumin:creatinine ratio (ACR) will be calculated when both urine albumin and urine creatinine are requested.
Contacts:
Blood Sciences Department-Guy's And St Thomas' Hospital
St Thomas' Hospital
North Wing - 5th Floor
Westminster Bridge Road
London SE1 7EH
Contact: 020 7188 9247
Guy's Hospital
Southwark Wing - 4th Floor
Great Maze Pond
London SE1 9RT
Contact: 020 7188 4781
North Wing - 5th Floor
Westminster Bridge Road
London SE1 7EH
Contact: 020 7188 9247
Guy's Hospital
Southwark Wing - 4th Floor
Great Maze Pond
London SE1 9RT
Contact: 020 7188 4781
Automated Chemistry Laboratory at Guy's and St Thomas' Clinical Advisory Service
Monday – Friday, 09:00-17:00 h: 07738897061
Out of hours, weekends & bank holidays: find details on Rotawatch on Trust intranet GTi, or contact via GSTT switchboard.
Out of hours, weekends & bank holidays: find details on Rotawatch on Trust intranet GTi, or contact via GSTT switchboard.
Last updated: 19/01/2022
