MICROALBUMIN, TIMED URINE

Test Code

LAB410

CPT Codes
82043

Preferred Specimen

Urine, 24 hour collection jug

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL urine

Instructions

Time of collection in hours must be indicated as well as total volume of specimen.

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Ambient: analyze immediately Refrigerated: 2 weeks for Timed only Frozen: 5 months

Methodology
Immunoturbidimetric

Setup Schedule

Sunday-Saturday

Reference Range

Microalbumin per 24 hour Specimen: < 30 mg/24 hour specimen

Performing Laboratory
West Virginia University Hospital, Inc.
Berkeley Medical Center
Braxton County Memorial
Camden Clark Medical Center
Garrett Regional Medical Center
Jackson General Hospital
Jefferson Medical Center
Princeton Community Hospital
Reynolds Memorial Hospital
Summersville Regional Medical Center
St. Joseph’s Hospital
United Hospital Center

The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.