Microalbumin (24 HR Urine)
Order Code: 24MALB
Test Summary
Microalbumin is albumin excreted in the urine and is a sensitive marker of nephropathy. It is used to screen for early renal disease in diabetic patients.
Aliases
- Microalbumin
- 24 hour Urine
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
24 hour urine specimen. No preservative necessary
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Instructions
Transport 24 hour urine container in sealed plastic bag
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
24 HR Urine Collection Container
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = 7 days
- Refrigerated = 30 days
- Frozen = 6 months
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
- Incorrect specimen type
- Insufficient sample volume
- Improper storage conditions
- Exceeds specimen stability guidelines
- Contaminated sample
Order Code
24MALB
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB650
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 82043
Billing Code
- 300137
CPT Statement
Methodology
Spectrophotometry (SP)
FDA Status
FDA Approved
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
Department
Chemistry
Reference Range
ALL: <30 MG/24HR
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Daily; Report available: Within 1 day of set up
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
24 hour urine specimen. No preservative necessary
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Instructions
Transport 24 hour urine container in sealed plastic bag
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
24 HR Urine Collection Container
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = 7 days
- Refrigerated = 30 days
- Frozen = 6 months
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
- Incorrect specimen type
- Insufficient sample volume
- Improper storage conditions
- Exceeds specimen stability guidelines
- Contaminated sample
Result Information
Methodology
Spectrophotometry (SP)
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
ALL: <30 MG/24HR
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Daily; Report available: Within 1 day of set up