Table 3 Classification of urinary albumin and protein concentration
Classification | Urine albumin:creatinine ratio (mg/mmol) | Urine protein:creatinine ratio (mg/mmol) | 24 hour urine microalbumin (mg/day) | 24 hour urine protein (mg/day) | Urine dipstick |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Normal | ≤ 2.5 men ≤ 3.5 women | < 15 | ≤ 30.0 | < 150.0 | Negative |
Microalbuminuria/Minimal proteinuria | 2.6-29.9 men 3.6-29.9 women | 15.0-49.9 | 31.0-299.9 | 150.0-299.9 | Trace |
Macroalbuminuria/Proteinuria | 30.0-69.9 | 50.0-99.9 | 300.0-699.9 | 300.0-999.9 | 1+ |
Heavy macroalbuminuria/Heavy proteinuria | 70.0-315.9 | 100.0-450.9 | 700.0-2449.9 | 1000.0-3499.9 | 2+ |
Nephrotic range | > = 316 | ≥ 451.0 | ≥ 2450.0 | ≥ 3500.0 | 3+ |