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MICROALBUMIN, RANDOM URINE

Test Code
LAB3492


Alias/See Also
MALBR


CPT Codes
82043, 82570

Includes
Microalbumin, Urine Random
Creatinine, Urine Random
Microalbumin/Creatinine Ratio (calculated)


Preferred Specimen
Sterile container


Minimum Volume
10 mL


Instructions
After voided midstream urine collection is complete, mix the specimen and transfer a 10 mL aliquot of urine to a clean leakproof urine container with a screw cap.Freshly voided, random urine collection in a urine container


Methodology
Immunoturbidimetric
Enzymatic

Setup Schedule
Set Up:Daily Report Available:24 hours


Reference Range
Microalbumin, random urine <20 mg/L
Creatinine, random urine Not established
Microalbumin/Creatinine Ratio <30 ug/mg


Clinical Significance
Microalbuminuria is used as an indicator of increased risk to develop renal disease in diabetics and as a predictor of mortality due to cardiovascular disease.


Performing Laboratory
GBMC Chemistry



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