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Albumin / Creatinine Ratio, 24 Hrs Urine
This entry is specifically the 24-hour urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio. It evaluates urine albumin in the context of urine creatinine over a timed collection.
Price for this test on its ownAED 115Test price AED 15
Clinical authorDr Nirupama SabhapathySpecialist Clinical Pathology
- Sample
- 24-Hour Urine
- Laboratory turnaround
- 24 hours
- Collection
- Dubai
- Laboratory
- Intel Lab
Understanding the test
What does Albumin / Creatinine Ratio (24 Hrs Urine) measure?
Also called 24-Hr Albumin/Creatinine Ratio
A clinician may request this timed ratio to investigate urinary albumin loss. Use the specified 24-hour method when comparing it with a previous timed result.
When it may be requested
Looking for early albumin loss
This order uses urine collected over 24 hours. The ratio relates albumin to creatinine in the same collection.
Monitoring kidney risk
A repeat specimen helps establish whether the loss is persistent.
Before your sample
Prepare for collection
Specimen24-Hour Urine
Your checklist
Use the container supplied for the timed order. Discard the first urine, note the time, then collect every specimen through the final urine at the same time the next day. Ask about storage.
Collect urine across the 24-hour period specified by the laboratory. Record the start and finish times. If any urine is missed, let the team know before returning the container.
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Understanding your result
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Result guideAlbumin / Creatinine Ratio, 24 Hrs Urine
Reading your result
Both completeness of collection and temporary illness can influence the finding. The clinician may compare it with kidney filtration and repeat urine results.
What can affect it
- Temporary changes during fever, infection or strenuous exercise can raise urine albumin.
From sample to follow-up
Your testing journey
Laboratory testAlbumin / Creatinine Ratio, 24 Hrs Urine
- Specimen
- 24-Hour Urine
- Turnaround
- 24 hours
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Look for Albumin / Creatinine Ratio, 24 Hrs Urine 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
Check that your report identifies a 24-hour collection and give the clinician exact times and any missed portions.
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Patient questions
Before you book
Can I supply one spot specimen for this order?
This order specifies a full 24-hour collection. A spot urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio is a separate catalogue item and may answer a different referral.
What does microalbuminuria mean?
Microalbuminuria means a small but real amount of albumin is leaking into the urine. It is the earliest routinely detectable sign of kidney involvement in diabetes and high blood pressure, and the stage at which treatment can often slow or reverse the process. It points towards kidney stress rather than proving disease, so your doctor confirms it on a repeat sample.
Why test urine albumin if my kidney blood tests are normal?
Because albumin in the urine is one of the earliest signs of kidney damage and often appears before blood tests such as creatinine change. In people with diabetes, high blood pressure or a family history of kidney disease, finding this leak early gives time to protect the kidneys while the change is still reversible.
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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.