Microalbumin (24 HR Urine)
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
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
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: Daily
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: Daily