Microalbumin / Creatinine ratio, urine (DISCONTINUED) | KK Women's and Children's Hospital

Specimen Container	Wide mouth sterile container
Specimen Requirement	20mL fresh random urine
Orderable as Urgent?	No
Turn Around Time	Average: 4 hrs ( 3 - 5 hrs )
Testing Laboratory Location	SGH
Laboratory	Biochemistry
Contact Number	6394 1352
Day and Time Performed	Mon - Fri: 0800 hrs to 1700 hrs Sat: 0800 hrs - 1230 hrs
Orderable on CPOE?	Yes
Downtime Form	Document Title
Additional Information	1) Patient should be well at baseline. They should have no urinary tract infection, no acute febrile illness, no intense exercise within the previous 24hrs and not be menstruating. 2) Recommended urine collection is a fresh, first morning void sample. If a first morning void is not practical, random spot samples are acceptable. Test discontinued. Refer to "Albumin/Creatinine Ratio, urine" BC0061