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Urine Albumin:Creatinine Ratio

uACR Albumin:Creatinine Ratio ACR
Spot urine (EMU preferred) mg/mmol

About this test

Sensitive measure of glomerular integrity. Micro- and macroalbuminuria are independent cardiovascular and renal risk markers.

Reference Ranges

Sex Age Range Notes
All ≥ 18 yrs < 3 Normal <3; Moderately increased (A2): 3–30; Severely increased (A3): >30

Clinical Interpretation

Low / Decreased
Low ACR is normal.
High / Increased
Elevated — diabetic nephropathy, hypertensive nephropathy, glomerular disease, pre-eclampsia.

Related Tests

Creatinine HbA1c
Specimen
Spot urine (EMU preferred)
Reporting Unit
mg/mmol
Category
🧪 Clinical Biochemistry

⚠ Clinical Note
Reference ranges are indicative. Always interpret results in the context of the individual patient and local laboratory reference intervals, which may vary.