Random Urine Microalbumin
Order Code:
MAU
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
- Urine Microalbumin, MAU
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
2 mL fresh Urine
Minimum Volume
2 mL
Instructions
Obtain specimen in urine collection cup
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Screw top plastic transport tube
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
MAU
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB300
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 82043
Billing Code
- 300137
CPT Statement
Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
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
See Report
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
24/7; Report available: Within 1 day of set up
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
2 mL fresh Urine
Minimum Volume
2 mL
Instructions
Obtain specimen in urine collection cup
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Screw top plastic transport tube
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
Immunoassay (IA)
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
See Report
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
24/7; Report available: Within 1 day of set up