Urine Microalbumin, 24 Hr

Test Code
LAB410


Alias/See Also
MAL24


Instructions
"Record the total volume collected and the collection time interval
24-hour urine collection. Refrigerate during collection. Refer to Collection and Handling for directions.
Amber urine container, no preservative"


Specimen Stability
Refridgerated


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Bloody specimen; preservative present; urine not refrigerated during collection; frozen urine.


Methodology
Blanked endpoint:The light scattering properties of the antibody/antigen complexes increase sol'n turbidity proport'l to albumin conc. in sample

Setup Schedule
Tuesday, Friday - PM Shift


Report Available
Within 24 hours of setup run.


Additional Information
24 Hour Urine Collection Instructions


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