{"product_id":"urine-albumin-creatinine-ratio","title":"Urine Albumin-Creatinine Ratio (uACR)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe urine albumin-creatinine ratio (uACR) checks for small amounts of albumin in the urine, one of the earliest signs of kidney damage. Measured from a simple spot urine sample, it is a more sensitive and specific marker of kidney injury than standard protein testing, and it is central to detecting and monitoring chronic kidney disease, especially in people with diabetes or high blood pressure. An early-morning sample is preferred. Catching albuminuria early creates the chance to slow or prevent further kidney decline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiagnostic Urine Test:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUrine Albumin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUrine Creatinine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlbumin-to-Creatinine Ratio (ACR)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eNote: Recent exercise (within 24 hours), infection, fever, congestive heart failure, marked hyperglycemia, or marked hypertension can temporarily raise urinary albumin above baseline.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marek Diagnostics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52648290091282,"sku":"QST-175","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/7427\/5858\/files\/urine-albumin-creatinine-ratio.webp?v=1787755845","url":"https:\/\/marekdiagnostics.com\/products\/urine-albumin-creatinine-ratio","provider":"Marek Diagnostics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}