Albumin – Urine

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Testing Laboratory

Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland Hospital

Department

Chemical Pathology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

MALB

Test Code (Numeric Code)

0259

Laboratory Handling

Phlebotomy

Recommended specimen is a first morning spot urine in a plain container (albumin / creatinine ratio). A random spot urine or a 24h urine collection are also acceptable. No preservative.

Sample Stability

7 days at 15-25℃, 1 month at 2-8℃, 6 months at -20℃

Synonyms

[Albumin Creatinine Ratio],[Microalbumin],[UACR],[Urine albumin]

Turnaround Time

3 hours

Specimen Type

  • Urine

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • BD Urine Tube (no additive)
Acceptable
  • 24hr Urine Container

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • BD Urine Tube (no additive)
Acceptable
  • 24hr Urine Container

Additional Specimen Information

NOTE: If requesting an albumin / creatinine ratio please do not abbreviate this test name to ACR on the request form - it may be confused with other tests which have similar abbreviations.

Last updated: 09/03/2026