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Test Code 0232488 Microalbumin, Urine, 24 hr

Methodology

Turbidimetric/Immunoturbidimetric

Performing Laboratory

Alomere Health Hospital Laboratory

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Urine, 24 Hr Collection
Collection Container/Tube: Clean, plastic urine collection container.

Specimen Volume: 10 mL from a 24-hour urine collection.

Minimum Volume: 5 mL

 

Collection Instructions:

1. Collect urine for 24 hours. Follow instructions in Urine Collections in Special Instructions.

2. No preservative.

3. Avoid visibly bloody specimen.

4. Mix well before taking a 10 mL aliquot.

Additional Information:

24-hour volume is required.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Reference Values

24-Hour excretion: <30 mg/24 hours

Excretion rate: <20 µg/min

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Friday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

82043 - microalbumin

Special Instructions