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Microalbumin, 24 Hour Urine

Test Code
UMALB24


Alias/See Also
Microalbumin, 24 Hour Urine (w/out Creatinine)
Albumin, 24 Hour Urine

Quest Code
4555


CPT Codes
82043

Preferred Specimen
5 mL aliquot of a well mixed 24-hour urine, submitted in a plastic, leakproof container


Minimum Volume
2 mL


Instructions
Do not use preservatives.
Clearly record the 24-hour urine total volume on the travel list and the urine container.


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 1 year


Methodology
Turbidimetric

Setup Schedule
Daily


Report Available
Next day


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


Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
Chantilly, VA



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