Microalbumin / Creatinine Urine Ratio (PRISMA HEALTH)

Test Code

1230101599

Alias/See Also

LAB689: Microalbumin/Creatinine Ratio, Urine | ALBUMIN|UALCRR

CPT Codes
82043x1, 82570x1

Preferred Specimen

GMH HOSPITAL LAB: CLEAR TOP/Cup - Urine (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5
OMH HOSPITAL LAB: CLEAR TOP/Cup - Urine (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1
BEH HOSPITAL LAB: CLEAR TOP/Cup - Urine (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: CLEAR TOP/Cup - Urine (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5

Other Acceptable Specimens

GMH HOSPITAL LAB: URINE CUP: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5
OMH HOSPITAL LAB: URINE CUP: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1
BEH HOSPITAL LAB: URINE CUP: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: URINE CUP: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5

Instructions

Minimum 1.0 mL urine

Transport Temperature

Lab Only: Random specimens should be refrigerated after collection. Centrifuge prior to analysis. Samples may be stored for up to 1 day at 20 to 25°C, at 2 to 8°C for up to 6 days, or frozen at -20°C for up to 1 month. Stored specimens must be inspected for particulates. If present, mix and centrifuge the specimen to remove particulates prior to testing.

Report Available

GMH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

PMH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

OMH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

BEH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

LCMH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

BCH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

BPH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

THL HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

Last Updated: March 6, 2023

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