Urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio (UACR) test
Albumin, a blood protein, and creatinine, a waste product made by muscles, in a urine sample collected at any time of day, with the albumin-to-creatinine ratio. Order it on its own or add it to any panel.
Price at each lab
- Quest Diagnostics: $22. Reports 3 results: Creatinine, random urine, Albumin, urine, Albumin/creatinine ratio, random urine.
- Labcorp: $23. Reports 3 results: Creatinine, urine, Albumin, urine, Albumin/creatinine ratio.
- BioReference: $26. Reports 3 results: Albumin, urine, Creatinine, urine, Albumin/creatinine ratio.
Your price depends on your state and the laboratories near you.
Before your draw
No fasting needed.
Questions
How much does the Urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio (UACR) test cost?
$22 at Quest Diagnostics, $23 at Labcorp or $26 at BioReference. The price for the lab near you shows before you pay.
Do I need to fast?
No. This test doesn’t need fasting.
Do I need a doctor’s order?
You don’t need your own. We arrange the lab order for you when you check out.
Can I add it to a panel?
Yes. Add it to any panel and it’s drawn at the same visit.
Can I use insurance?
No. CalaDX is self-pay and doesn’t bill insurance.
When will I see my results?
Most results arrive 5 to 9 days after your draw. They appear in My Orders as they arrive.
Your clinician decides what to test and what your results mean.