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Microalbumin, Urine

Test Code
MICROALBUMIN,QT


Alias/See Also
MALB
Chemistry


Preferred Specimen
Random urine


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate


Specimen Stability
Refrigerated (4°C): 2 weeks
Frozen (-70°C): 5 months


Methodology
Immunoturbidimetric

Limitations

Random urine albumin is useful as a screening test. Results should be verified in 3-12 months with at least one 24 hour microalbumin measurement before any medical decisions are made.




Reference Range
Not established


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 in the West Roxbury Chemistry Lab
Contact: Jonathan Dryjowicz-Burek 857-203-5973


Last Updated: April 8, 2019


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