Urine Albumin/Creatinine Ratio, Random (“Microalbumin”)
| Label Mnemonic: | MAUS |
| Epic code: | LAB646 |
| Order form: | Laboratory Requisition |
| Supply order: | Supply Order Form |
| Billing: | Billing Policies |
| CPT code: | 82043 (urine albumin) 82570 (creatinine) |
Specimen(s):
Urine, Random
Collection Medium:
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| Clear top tube |
Alternate
Collection Media:
Call laboratory for additional acceptable specimen collection containers.
Minimum:
3.0 mL random urine, no preservative
Testing
Schedule:
24 hrs/day, 7 days a week, including holidays.
Turn Around
Time:
1 hour (upon receipt in laboratory)
Reference Range:
<20 micrograms microalbumin/milligram creatinine.
Comments:
(Creatinine done on sample at no additional charge).
Methodology:
Immunoturbidimetric (urine albumin)
Kinetic Colorimetric (creatinine)
Sample
Processing:
Submit in leak-proof container.
Label transport tube with two patient identifiers, date and time of collection.
Label transport tube with two patient identifiers, date and 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.
See Additional Information:
Urine Tests Requiring no Preservatives
Urine Tests Requiring no Preservatives