Microalbumin/Creatinine Ratio

Message
Performing Lab: Central Lab, Lakeview, Sartell, Westfields


Test Code
3068


Alias/See Also
Sunquest: UMACR


CPT Codes
82043; 82570

Includes
Microalbumin (urine), Creatinine (urine), Microalbumin/Creatinine ratio


Preferred Specimen
0.2 mL Random Urine


Minimum Volume
0.1 mL


Instructions
No preservative required


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Refrigerated: 7 days
 


Methodology
Immunoturbidimetric, Enzymatic

Setup Schedule
Hospital: Daily
Clinics: Monday - Friday


Report Available
Same Day


Reference Range
<30 mcg/g creatinine




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