Microalbumin (U24)

Message

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Test Code

24MALB

Alias/See Also

73427;
Microalbumin, 24 hour Urine;

CPT Codes
82043

Preferred Specimen

24 hour urine specimen. No preservative necessary

Minimum Volume

1 mL

Instructions

Transport 24 urine container in sealed plastic bag

Transport Container

24 HR Urine Collection Container

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Room Temperature = 7 days
Refrigerated = 30 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

Report Available

daily

Clinical Significance

Microalbumin is albumin excreted in the urine and is a sensitive marker of nephropathy. It is used to screen for early renal disease in diabetic patients.

Performing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine, OH 45439

Last Updated: November 22, 2021

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