Your Albumin-to-Creatinine Ratio is Normal
Your urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio of 15 mg/g is within the normal range (below 30 mg/g) and does not indicate kidney damage or disease. 1, 2
Understanding Your Results
Your test shows:
- Albumin/Creatinine Ratio: 15 mg/g - This is normal
- Normal range: <30 mg/g 1, 2
- Moderately increased (abnormal): 30-299 mg/g 1, 2
- Severely increased: ≥300 mg/g 1, 2
The creatinine measurement (132.3 mg/dL in your urine sample) serves to normalize the albumin level for variations in urine concentration due to hydration status, making this a more accurate assessment than measuring albumin alone. 1, 2
Clinical Significance
Your result indicates:
- No evidence of albuminuria (protein leakage in urine) 1, 2
- No early kidney damage detected 3
- Normal glomerular filtration barrier function 4
The albumin-to-creatinine ratio is used as an early marker of kidney disease because albumin leakage into urine occurs before other signs of kidney dysfunction become apparent. 3, 4 Your normal result suggests your kidneys are filtering properly and there is no abnormal vascular permeability. 3
What This Means for Different Risk Groups
If You Have Diabetes
- Annual screening with this test is recommended to detect early diabetic kidney disease 1, 2
- Your normal result is reassuring, but continued annual monitoring remains important 1, 2
- Early detection allows intervention before irreversible damage occurs 3
If You Have Hypertension
- This test helps identify early vascular damage 3
- Your normal result suggests no current kidney involvement from blood pressure 3
- Maintaining blood pressure control helps keep this ratio normal 3
General Population
- This result indicates normal kidney function from an albumin excretion standpoint 1
- No specific intervention is needed based on this result alone 2
Important Caveats
Factors that can temporarily elevate albumin excretion (even when kidney function is normal): 1, 2
- Exercise within 24 hours before testing
- Active urinary tract infection or fever
- Congestive heart failure
- Marked hyperglycemia (very high blood sugar)
- Menstruation
- Severe uncontrolled hypertension
If any of these were present during your test, the result accurately reflects your baseline kidney function. 1, 2
Follow-Up Recommendations
For individuals with diabetes: Repeat this test annually 1, 2
For individuals with hypertension: Annual screening is appropriate 3
For general population without risk factors: Follow your physician's recommendations for routine health maintenance 1
No immediate action or treatment is required based on this normal result. 2