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Microalbumin/Creatinine Ratio Panel, 24 Hr Urine Panel
Test CodeMICROALBUMIN CREATININE RATIO PANEL 24HR
Alias/See Also
Chemistry
Includes
Microalbumin, 24 hour calculation
Creatinine, 24 hour calculation
Microalbumin/Creatinine Ratio
Total volume
Creatinine, 24 hour calculation
Microalbumin/Creatinine Ratio
Total volume
Preferred Specimen
24 hour urine
Instructions
No preservative necessary.
The following preservatives are acceptable: 6N hydrochloric acid, acetic acid, chloroform, formalin, toluene, and xylene
Refrigerate during collection.
The following preservatives are acceptable: 6N hydrochloric acid, acetic acid, chloroform, formalin, toluene, and xylene
Refrigerate during collection.
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Specimen Stability
Refrigerated (2-8°C): 7 days
Frozen (-20°C or colder): 1 month
Frozen (-20°C or colder): 1 month
Methodology
Immunoturbidimetric and calculation
Setup Schedule
Daily
Report Available
TAT 1 day
Reference Range
| Test | Reference range | Units |
| Creatinine 24h calculation | 600 - 2000 | mg/24 Hr |
| Microalbumin 24h calculation | 0 - 30 | mg/24 Hr |
| Microalbumin/Creatinine Ratio | 0 - 29.9 | mg/G |
| Total 24h volume | 800 - 2000 | mL/24 Hr |
Clinical Significance
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.
Performing Laboratory
Test performed at West Roxbury Chemistry Lab
Contact: Jonathan Dryjowicz-Burek 857-203-5973
Additional Information
Collection of 24 Hour Urines or Timed Urines
Last Updated: April 8, 2019
