Microalbumin 24 Hour Urine

Test Code
UMALB24H


CPT Codes
82043

Preferred Specimen
24 Hour Urine Jug


Transport Container
24 Hour Urine Jug


Transport Temperature
Store refrigerated during collection; Transport at Room Temp


Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 24 Hours; Refrigerated: 7 Days


Methodology
Vitros 7600

Reference Range
30–300 mg/24 h


Clinical Significance
Mildly increased excretion of albumin has been recognized to be a predictor of impending development of clinical renal disease in patients with hypertension or diabetes mellitus


Performed By
RFGH Laboratory

Performing Laboratory
RFGH Laboratory



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