Logarithmically transformed albumin to creatinine ratio was 5.0± mg/G among those with preserved renal function, 4.0±2.3 in those with stage 2 CKD, and 4.1±2.0 mg/G in those with stage 3 CKD, and 5.1±1.5 in those with stage 4/5 CKD (P = 0.51). The gene discussed is ALB; the disease is chronic kidney disease.