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Microalbumin, 24 Hour Urine
| Test Name: | Microalbumin, 24 Hour Urine | ||
| Epic Order Code: | LAB410 | ||
| CPT Code: | 82043 | ||
| Specimen(s) Type: | Urine; 3.0 mL | ||
| Acceptable Container(s): | 24 hr Urine collection container | ||
| Testing Schedule: | Monday-Friday | ||
| Turn Around Time: | STAT: NA | ||
| Routine: 1-3 days | |||
| Collection Information: | No special patient preparation is required. Void at 8 a.m. and discard specimen. Collect all urine during the next 24 hours including the 8 a.m. specimen the next morning. Refrigerate at 2-8° C during the collection period. | ||
| Transport Information: | Deliver to lab immediately. All specimens must be signed into the laboratory. | ||
| Reference Clients: | If unable to deliver to the lab immediately, store and transport at 2-8° C up to 1 month or at -20° C for up to 6 months. | ||
| Causes for Rejection: | Improperly labeled, incorrect container, contaminated, insufficient quantity, incorrect/delay in transport. | ||
| Reference Range: | Urine Microalbumin: 0.0 - 15.0 mg/24 hrs | ||
| Urine Creatinine: 0.72 - 1.51 g/24 hrs. | |||
| 24 Hr Urine Alb/Creat Ratio: 0 - 20 mg/g | |||
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