Also known as: Microalbumin

Specimen requirements

Sample type: Urine (Universal)

Collection requirements: No special requirements

Cost

Price on application

Turnaround time

Please see Turnaround times

Analytical method

Calculation - Turbidimetric / Immunoturbidimetric

Analysis undertaken at these site(s)

  • John Radcliffe Hospital
  • Horton General Hospital

Reference intervals

Adults

Female

0-3 mg/mmol creatinine

Male

0-3 mg/mmol creatinine

Children <18 years

Albumin:creatinine reference intervals (mg/mmol)

<3: A1 Normal

3-30: A2 Moderately increased (microalbuminuria)

>30: A3 Severely increased (macroalbuminuria)