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Example 1: If the albumin result is > 300 mg/L and the creatinine result is
100 mg/dL (8.84 mmol/L), the ratio is reported as > 300 mg/g
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(> 33.9 mg/mmol).
Example 2: If the albumin result is 75 mg/L and the creatinine result is
< 15 mg/dL (< 1.33 mmol/L), the ratio is reported as > 500 mg/g
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(> 56.4 mg/mmol).
Example 3: if the albumin result is > 300 mg/L and the creatinine result is
> 500 mg/dL (> 44.2 mmol/L), no ratio is reported (---).
Example 4: if the albumin result is < 5 mg/L and the creatinine result is
< 15 mg/dL (< 1.33 mmol/L), no ratio is reported (---).
As with HbA
1c
Patient Tests, you can configure Reference Ranges for Albumin
and Creatinine concentrations and the Albumin/Creatinine ratio for Patient
Tests. Values above or below the Reference Range limits, but within the
Reporting, are followed by the applicable plus (+) or minus (-) sign.
NOTE:
You can print, enter, or edit the sample data while the results are
displayed.
For information about printing a report of patient microalbumin/creatinine test
results, see
Displaying, Printing, and Sending Results ‚ page 59.
For a summary of the contents of full and short patient reports, see Patient
Test Report Contents ‚ page 183.
Removing the Reagent Cartridge
When the test is complete, remove the reagent cartridge from the system.
1. Open the cartridge compartment door.
2. Locate the button on the right side of the cartridge compartment.
3. Push and hold it down with your right hand.
CAUTION
When handling the reagent cartridge, do not force the removal of the
cartridge. This can cause physical injury to you and damage to the
system.