Where Urinary Albumin-Creatinine Ratio is reported
| Condition | Direction | Compared against | Associated symptoms | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chronic Kidney Disease | ↑ elevated | CKD vs physiological/normal levels | — | Ruilope et al. 2023 |
| Hypertension | ↑ elevated | masked hypertensive vs normotensive | — | Ishikawa et al. 2010 |
Frequently asked questions
In which conditions is Urinary Albumin-Creatinine Ratio altered?
In the OSMF atlas Urinary Albumin-Creatinine Ratio is reported in Chronic Kidney Disease, Hypertension. It is elevated in 2 across 2 entries.
Does Urinary Albumin-Creatinine Ratio point to one specific diagnosis?
No. Because Urinary Albumin-Creatinine Ratio changes in several conditions (Chronic Kidney Disease, Hypertension), an abnormal result cannot identify which condition, if any, is present. It must be interpreted with symptoms, history and other tests.
Is there a standard clinical test for Urinary Albumin-Creatinine Ratio?
The atlas entries for Urinary Albumin-Creatinine Ratio do not carry a LOINC code, which usually means the marker was measured with research assays or study-specific methods rather than a routine clinical panel.
Is one abnormal Urinary Albumin-Creatinine Ratio result diagnostic?
No single biomarker result is diagnostic of any of these conditions. Findings reflect group averages from published cohorts with substantial overlap between patients and controls.
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Last reviewed: 2026-07-03 · Browse: Biomarker Index · All marker pages · Biomarker Atlas
Disclaimer: Educational synthesis of peer-reviewed research; not medical advice. Findings are group-level and vary with study design. Discuss any result with a qualified clinician.