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Microalbumin, 24 hour Urine

Test Code
LAB410


Alias/See Also
Microalbumin, Urine Timed


CPT Codes
82043

Preferred Specimen
24 hour urine container(s)


Minimum Volume
1 ml aliquot of 24 hour urine


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate


Specimen Stability
Urine specimens should be stored refrigerated (2 – 8°C) and can be used within one week or should be stored frozen
at –20°C for up to one year


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Frozen specimen, blood contamination


Methodology
Turbidimetric

Setup Schedule
Mon- Sun


Reference Range
24 hour Urine - less than 30 mg/24 hrs


Clinical Significance
Microalbuminuria is the term given to the condition of increased excretion of albumin in urine. High urinary
Microalbumin is an early marker for renal disease


Performing Laboratory
Piedmont Athens Regional



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