Test Code 0255166 Microalbumin, Urine, Random
Methodology
Turbidimetric/Immunoturbidimetric
Performing Laboratory
Alomere Health Hospital Laboratory
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Urine, random collection
Collection Container/Tube: Clean, plastic urine collection container.
Specimen Volume: 10 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. First-morning urine is not acceptable.
2. No preservative.
3. Avoid visibly bloody specimen.
4. Follow instructions in “Urine Collections” in “Special Instructions.”
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Reference Values
Microalbumin: <30 mg/L
Microalbumin/Creatinine Ratio
Males: <17 mg/g
Females: <25 mg/g
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
82043 - microalbumin
82570 - creatinine