Microalbumin and M/C Ratio: At a Glance

Microalbumin and
Microalbumin/Creatinine Ratio

Also known as: Urine microalbumin, Albumin-to-Creatinine ratio
Formal name: Microalbumin and Microalbumin/Creatinine Ratio
Related tests: Albumin, Creatinine, Glucose, A1C

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	At A Glance
	Why get tested? To get screened for a possible kidney disorder When to get tested? Annually after a diagnosis of diabetes or hypertension Sample required? A random, timed, overnight, or 24-hour urine sample Next >>

This article was last reviewed on July 20, 2005.

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