Microalbumin, Timed Collection
Label Mnemonic: | MAUTC |
Epic code: | LAB647 |
Downtime form: | A-1a Doctor/Provider Orders - Pathology Core and Specialty Care Nursery |
Chemistry
6240 RCP
356-3527
6240 RCP
356-3527
Specimen(s):
Urine
Specimen
Instructions:
Record date and time of collection on requisition. Submit entire
urine
collection.
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/min
Comments:
If collection is less than 24 hrs, "Microalbumin, mg/day" is not
calculated.
This test is also performed in the Iowa River Landing (IRL) clinical laboratory (for specimens drawn at that site).
This test is also performed in the Iowa River Landing (IRL) clinical laboratory (for specimens drawn at that site).
Methodology:
Immunoturbidimetric
CPT Code:
82043
See Additional Information:
Urine Tests Requiring no Preservatives
Urine Tests Requiring no Preservatives