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Microalbumin: Creatinine Ratio, Random Urine

Test Code
MALR


CPT Codes
82043

Preferred Specimen
1 mL of urine


Minimum Volume
0.3 mL of urine


Instructions
Refrigerate specimen.


Transport Container
urine container


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: 1 day
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: Unacceptable​


Methodology
Blanked Endpoint

Setup Schedule
Daily


Report Available
Specimens received by noon will be reported by 4:30. Specimens received after noon will be reported by the next morning.




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.