Related Subjects:
| Ferritin
| CEA
| ESR
| CRP
| ALP
| LDH
| HbA1c
| Alpha Fetoprotein
| Anti-Hu ab
| Biochemical Lab values
Microalbuminuria is a urine protein loss of 30 to 300mg/d (not detectable on normal dipstick). Seen with diabetes mellitus, ↑↑ BP, SLE, and glomerulonephritis
Assessing Albuminuria using APCR
Albumin:creatinine ratio usually a first-in-the-morning spot urine sample
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Indications for Testing
Indications for testing in pregnancy (NICE NG133):
Sample requirements
Results ACR: <3 mg/mmol: normal to mildly increased
Urine PCR Adult reference range: <50 mg/mmol
Sample Issues
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Albumin-Protein Creatinine Ratio (PCR)
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