LOINC display name : Albumin/Creatinine DL 1.0 mg/L (U) [Ratio];
LOINC long common name : Microalbumin/Creatinine [Ratio] in Urine by Detection limit 1.0 mg/L;
LOINC short name : Microalbumin/Creat Ur DL 1mg/L-Rto;
LOINC description : Measures the albumin excretion in urine to aid in the early detection of kidney disease
(and increased risk of cardiovascular events) for patients with diabetes. Normal 24
hour urine albumin excretion is less than 30 mg/day in adults. 24-hour urine excretion
results between 30-300 mg/day are defined as microalbuminuria (MAU) which may occur
with kidney damage. While a 24-hour urine is preferred, a random urine sample can
be tested as well.;