Urine albumin, creatinine, and albumin-to-creatinine ratio — used to detect early kidney involvement in residents with diabetes or hypertension.
S P E C I M E N R E Q U I R E M E N T S
Specimen type
Urine
Minimum volume
4 mL
Container / kit
BD Vacutainer Urinalysis Preservative 8.0 mL round bottom tube (tiger top)
Patient prep
Clean site well