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MICROALBUMIN / CREATININE RATIO
Test CodeAlias/See Also
CPT Codes
82043; 82570
Includes
Includes: Random microalbumin (quantitative), random creatinine, albumin/creatinine ratio
Preferred Specimen
Minimum Volume
3 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
Instructions
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Specimen Stability
2-8°C up to 30 days; otherwise freeze AT -20ºC or lower
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Quantity not sufficient
Methodology
Turbidimetric
Setup Schedule
M, T, W, Th, F, Sa, Sun
Report Available
Reference Range
The American Diabetes Association defines increased urine albumin ecretion as follows:
| Category | Spot Collection (mg/g Creatinine) |
|---|---|
| Normal | <30 |
| Moderately Increased | 30-299 |
| Clinical Albuminuria | >= 300 |
Because of variability in urinary albumin excretion, ADA recommendations specify that 2-3 specimens, collected within a 3-6 month period, should exhibit abnormality prior to diagnostic consideration.
Clinical Significance
The American Diabetes Association defines increased urine albumin ecretion as follows:
| Category | Spot Collection (mg/g Creatinine) |
|---|---|
| Normal | <30 |
| Moderately Increased | 30-299 |
| Clinical Albuminuria | >= 300 |
Because of variability in urinary albumin excretion, ADA recommendations specify that 2-3 specimens, collected within a 3-6 month period, should exhibit abnormality prior to diagnostic consideration.
Performed By
Alverno Laboratories
Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NCHB1 (Chemistry, Beckman AU)
Last Updated: June 8, 2023
