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Microalbumin/Creatinine Ratio
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Test Code
MAUCRE
Alias/See Also
73426;
Albumin / Creatinine Ratio (Random Urine);
Albumin / Creatinine Ratio (Random Urine);
CPT Codes
82043;82570
Preferred Specimen
Fresh urine
Minimum Volume
2 mL
Instructions
Obtain specimen in urine collection cup and transfer 2 mL to a screw-top transport tube.
Transport Container
Screw-top plastic transport tube
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
Room Temperature = 2 days
Refrigerated = 6 days
Frozen = 6 months
Refrigerated = 6 days
Frozen = 6 months
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Incorrect specimen type, insufficient sample volume, improper storage conditions, exceeds specimen stability guidelines, contaminated sample.
Methodology
immunoassay
Setup Schedule
DAILY
AU
AU
Report Available
daily
Performing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine, OH 45439
Last Updated: November 22, 2021