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