UACR

UACR Calculator

Albumin-to-Creatinine Ratio

Urine Specimen Input

Urine Albumin (mg/L)

Urine Creatinine (mg/dL)

More sensitive than dipstick for detecting early CKD.

Protein Auditor

Enter urine albumin and creatinine levels to execute diagnostic ratio modeling.

Guidelines & Evidence

Verified

Last Review: 2026

When to Use

Annual screening for Diabetic Nephropathy in all patients with Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes.

Monitoring kidney damage in patients with Hypertension.

KDIGO CKD Staging: Determines the Albuminuria category (A1–A3) for the CGA classification.

Assessing Preeclampsia risk in pregnant patients with new-onset hypertension.

Monitoring RAAS inhibitor efficacy (target ≥ 30–50% reduction).

Why UACR Over UPCR?

UACR is significantly more sensitive than UPCR for detecting early (microalbuminuric) glomerular damage. It is the preferred test by ADA, KDIGO, and ACC/AHA for cardiovascular and renal risk stratification.

Related Scores in Practice

In clinical practice, this assessment is frequently evaluated alongside other validated measures. Depending on the patient's presentation and specific diagnostic requirements, you may also need to utilize the Adrenal Incidentaloma Workup Criteria (ESE/ENSAT), Egfr Calc, CKD Stage (KDIGO) or the Kfre Calc to formulate a comprehensive care plan.

Last Comprehensive Review: 2026

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