A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z #

24-Hour Urine Microalbumin

Message
Day(s) Test Set Up: Monday through Friday


Test Code
MAB24


CPT Codes
81050, 82043

Includes
Includes: Microalbumin, Excretion Rate; 24-hur Excretion


Instructions
Submit an entire 24-hour urine collection in a urine container supplied. No preservative. Note: 1. Starting and ending times of collection and total volume are required on request form for processing. 2. See "Urine Collection" in "Special Instructions."


Transport Container
24-hour Urine Container


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Methodology
Immunoturbidity

Reference Range
Microalbumin: <16.7 mg/L
24-hour excretion: <30 mg/24 hours
Excretion rate: <20 µg/min


Clinical Significance
Used as a screening for diabetic nephropathy.



Last Updated: January 31, 2020


The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.