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Microalbumin/Creatinine Urine

Test Code
MALB


CPT Codes
82043, 82570

Includes
Microalbumin, Urine Creatinine, Microalbumin/Creatinine Ratio


Preferred Specimen
Urine Cup


Transport Container
Urine Cup


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 24 Hours; Refrigerated: 5 Days


Methodology
Vitros 7600

Reference Range
<30 mcg/mg


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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