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Albumin Creatinine Ratio, Urine (Microalbumin)
This spot urine test compares albumin with creatinine. The ratio helps account for how concentrated the sample is when checking for kidney protein leakage.
Price for this test on its ownAED 115Test price AED 15
Clinical authorDr Nirupama SabhapathySpecialist Clinical Pathology
- Sample
- Urine
- Laboratory turnaround
- 24 hours
- Collection
- Dubai
- Laboratory
- Intel Lab
Understanding the test
What does the Albumin Creatinine Ratio (Microalbumin) test measure?
Also called Urine Albumin/Creatinine Ratio
A spot ratio can detect small amounts of urinary albumin in people being followed for diabetes, blood pressure or kidney concerns.
When it may be requested
Quantifying lower levels of urinary albumin
This urine test relates albumin to creatinine in the same specimen.
Checking persistence
A clinician may repeat the ratio in a first-morning specimen and compare it with kidney filtration estimates.
Before your sample
Prepare for collection
SpecimenUrine
Your checklist
A first-morning clean-catch specimen is preferred where practical. Tell the team about urinary symptoms, menstruation, fever or recent heavy exercise.
Use the collection container and instructions supplied for this order. The sampling method depends on the test, so confirm the instructions before collecting at home.
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Understanding your result
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Result guideAlbumin Creatinine Ratio, Urine (Microalbumin)
Reading your result
Albumin and creatinine are measured in the same specimen. A persistent rise is more informative than one reading after strenuous exercise, infection or illness.
What can affect it
- The ratio can vary between samples and does not identify the cause of albumin loss.
From sample to follow-up
Your testing journey
Laboratory testAlbumin Creatinine Ratio, Urine (Microalbumin)
- Specimen
- Urine
- Turnaround
- 24 hours
Open your laboratory report
Look for Albumin Creatinine Ratio, Urine (Microalbumin) in your report. Use the sample type and collection time when comparing it with an earlier report.
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Discuss the next step
Bring previous spot ratios and kidney filtration measurements. Ask whether the finding should be repeated under comparable conditions.
Clinical expertise
Your laboratory team
Patient questions
Before you book
Does one raised ratio establish chronic kidney disease?
Temporary factors can raise urine albumin. Your clinician may repeat the result and interpret it with kidney blood tests and the reason for testing.
Why is a first-morning sample better?
Because standing and moving about during the day increases albumin excretion in some people for reasons that have nothing to do with kidney disease. Urine formed overnight avoids that and gives a steadier basis for comparing one year with the next.
What does microalbuminuria mean?
Microalbuminuria means a small excess of ordinary albumin is escaping into the urine, the earliest routinely available sign of kidney damage in diabetes and high blood pressure. It is not a different protein. Caught at this stage, the process can often be slowed or reversed with tighter control and the right medicines, which is the whole point of screening.
How do I collect a clean-catch sample first thing in the morning?
Wash your hands and clean the area as instructed. Start urinating into the toilet, then collect the middle part in the supplied cup. Finish in the toilet and close the lid without touching the inside of the cup or lid.
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Written by Dr Nirupama Sabhapathy, Specialist Clinical Pathology. Medically reviewed by Dr Joyce Jose, Specialist Clinical Pathology, on .
Catalogue information and AED price checked on 2 November 2026. Clinical suitability, preparation, collection arrangements and turnaround are confirmed for your selected test.