🧪 Urine Albumin–Creatinine Ratio (UACR)
UseWhen to use: CKD / diabetes albuminuria screening from a spot sample.
StrataKDIGO-style A1/A2/A3 bands from the mg/g result.
LimitsWhen not to use: UTI / fever / heavy exercise without repeat. · Pitfall: unit mismatches (mg/L vs mg/dL). · Confirm persistence.
SourceStandard spot UACR; KDIGO albuminuria categories
This-shift next steps
After scoring: open the scene pack, peer scores, and the matching pathway. Local reference — no HIS write.
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Methodology · worked example, guidelines & full notes
Spot ACR.
When to use
When to use: CKD / diabetes albuminuria screening from a spot sample.
How it works
UACR (mg/g) = (Ualb mg/dL / UCr mg/dL) × 1000.
Key points
- Spot ACR.
- A1/A2/A3 cues.
- Next: CKD staging.
References
- [Guideline / primary source]Standard spot UACR; KDIGO albuminuria categories
Worked calculation
The values below come from this tool's own example placeholders and are computed server-side with the formula shown on this page, so the arithmetic can be checked quickly. It demonstrates how to substitute values only — it is not clinical advice and not a real case.
| Urine albumin | 3.0 mg/dL |
|---|---|
| Urine creatinine | 100 mg/dL |
→UACR30mg/g
- ≈ mg/mmol：3.4
- Cue：30–299 mg/g — A2 moderately increased band
Verification & sources · governance
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
- Does Urine Albumin–Creatinine Ratio (UACR) upload patient data? Where is it calculated?
- Calculation runs locally in the browser; inputs and results are not uploaded. For licensed clinicians only; interpret with history, investigations and local protocols — not a diagnosis or prescription.
- How is Urine Albumin–Creatinine Ratio (UACR) calculated in practice? Can you show a worked example?
- Inputs: Urine albumin 3.0 mg/dL, Urine creatinine 100 mg/dL → Result: UACR 30 mg/g（≈ mg/mmol: 3.4, Cue: 30–299 mg/g — A2 moderately increased band）