Urine Albumin, Timed Collection with Alb/Creat Ratio (“Microalbumin”)
| Label Mnemonic: | MAUTC |
| Epic code: | LAB647 |
| Supply order: | Supply Order Form |
| Billing: | Billing Policies |
| CPT code: | 82043 |
Specimen(s):
Urine
Collection Medium:
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| Urine - 24 hour/timed plastic urine container |
Minimum:
24 hr urine with no preservative
Testing
Schedule:
24 hrs/day, 7 days a week, including holidays.
Turn Around
Time:
3 hours (upon receipt in laboratory)
Reference Range:
Microalbumin/creatine ratio: 0-25 mcg/mg (males)
0-17 mcg/mg (females)
Microalbumin mg/24Hrs: 2.0-30 mg/24 Hrs
Microalbumin mcg/minute: 0-19.9 mcg/minComments:
If collection is less than 24 hrs, "Microalbumin, mg/day" is not calculated.
Methodology:
Immunoturbidimetric
Instructions:
Record date and time of collection on requisition. Submit entire urine collection.
Sample
Processing:
Submit entire 24 hour urine collection in original container.
Label the container with two Full patient identifiers, start date/time, and stop date/time of collection.
Label the container with two Full patient identifiers, start date/time, and stop date/time of collection.
Sample
Storage:
Refrigerate.
Transport
Instructions:
Place labeled specimen into zip-lock type biohazard bag; seal bag.
Place completed requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Transport in cooler with refrigerated coolant packs.
Place completed requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Transport in cooler with refrigerated coolant packs.