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Microalbumin, Urine - Random Collection

Message
Chemistry


Test Code
MALU


Alias/See Also
None


Preferred Specimen
Urine Tube


Minimum Volume
10 mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
None


Instructions
For random collections: collect as second urine void of the morning.


Setup Schedule
To obtain information on expected turn around time for a site: Go to Laboratories - Hospital Specific Information BHSystem/Teams+and+Projects/Laboratories/Hospital+Specific+Information/ - Select Site


Reference Range
Definition of abnormality in albumin excretion: Category Random Collection Normal < 29 mg/g Creatinine Microalbuminuria




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