Glutaconate/Creatinine Ratio, Urine
A urine test that measures glutaconate relative to creatinine, helping account for differences in urine concentration.
["This test compares the amount of glutaconate with creatinine in urine to help evaluate metabolic and kidney-related changes."]
Key facts at a glance
- LOINC
- 25103-3
- Short code
- Glutaconate/Creat Ur-sRto
- Synonyms
- Glutaconate/Creat Ur-sRto
- Category
- kidney
- Sample
- urine
- Container
- Sterile urine container
- Units
- N/A
- Fasting
- false
- Population
- adult
- Sex
- all
- Age range
- 18–65 years
- Specimen volume
- 10 mL
- Stability
- Room temperature: 2h, Refrigerated: 24h, Frozen: 7d
- Hemolysis max
- 0
- Lipemia max
- 0
- Icterus max
- 0
- TAT
- 4–24 hours
- Order
- routine
What is this test?
This test measures the amount of glutaconate in urine compared with the amount of creatinine. Creatinine is a waste product commonly used as a reference for how concentrated a urine sample is.
Why might I need this test?
A clinician may order it as part of an evaluation for a suspected metabolic condition, unexplained symptoms, or monitoring of an existing condition. It may be used with other laboratory and clinical findings.
How is the test performed?
A urine specimen is analyzed in the laboratory, and the glutaconate amount is compared with the creatinine amount. The collection method may be a single urine sample or a timed collection, depending on the order.
How do I prepare for the test?
Follow the collection instructions provided by the laboratory or clinician. For a single-sample collection, a clean-catch midstream urine sample is usually requested; if a timed collection is ordered, all urine collected during the specified period must be included. Do not change diet, supplements, or medications unless instructed.
Clinical interpretation
How abnormal results are interpreted and what conditions they suggest.
An abnormal result may reflect changes in metabolism, kidney function, hydration, medication or supplement use, or an underlying medical condition. Because urine concentration and collection timing can affect measurements, the ratio is interpreted together with symptoms and other test results. A qualified clinician should explain what any result means in your individual situation.
Short name
Urine glutaconate/creatinine ratio
Frequently asked questions
What does the glutaconate/creatinine ratio show?
Does an abnormal result diagnose a specific condition?
How is the urine sample collected?
Sources
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