microalbumin / creatinine ratio (random, urine)
ImmunologyUrine sampleResults 24 hrsNo fasting
Microalbumin / Creatinine Ratio (Random, Urine)
Measures small amounts of albumin in urine relative to creatinine to detect early kidney strain. Commonly used in people with diabetes or high blood pressure.
Sample
Urine
Results
24 hrs
Fasting
Not required
Follow-up
Optional add-on
What this test detects
Urine microalbumin
Immunoturbidimetry · urine
Quantitative · mg/L
Albumin-to-creatinine ratio
Calculated ratio
Quantitative · mg/g
When to get this test
Diabetes monitoring
Helps detect early kidney involvement before standard tests change.
High blood pressure
Screens for kidney strain in people with hypertension.
Kidney health check
Supports early identification of protein leakage in the urine.
How to prepare
01
Collect a clean, midstream urine sample.
Common questions
Why use a ratio instead of just albumin?
Adjusting albumin against creatinine corrects for how dilute or concentrated your urine sample is, giving a more reliable result.
Do I need a 24-hour urine collection?
No. A single random sample is enough for this ratio test.