Microalbumin, Quantitative 24-Hour Urine

Overview

  • EPIC Code:
  • LAB410
  • Soft Test Code:
  • UMA24
Included Tests

 Albumin; Creatinine


Specimen Collection & Preparation

Specimen Requirements:

-OR-

1.0 mL aliquot from a well mixed 24 hour Urine Collection in a Clear Red Top Tube
Minimum Volume:
0.25 mL Urine*

* This volume does not allow for repeat testing

Specimen Information:


Collection Instructions:

  1. When starting the 24-hour period, urinate and discard (throw-away) this specimen. NOTE THE TIME
  2. From that time on, collect all urine by urinating into a clean container and transfer into the provided container. 
    DO NOT URINATE DIRECTLY INTO CONTAINER.
  3. Try to pass the last urine just prior to the end of the 24 hour period. Add this urine into the container.
  4. Urine Specimen should be kept refrigerated during and after collection. 

Printable Patient Collection Instructions

English 24 Hour Urine Collection

Spanish 24 Hour Urine Collection 

Burmese 24 Hour Urine Collection

Arabic 24 Hour Urine Collection 


Transport and Storage:
  • Ambient (18-24°C): 7 Days
  • Refrigerated (2-8°C): 1 Month

Clinical Interpretation

Reference Range:

ALB/Creatinine: < 20 mg/L, < 30 mg/24 hr
Albumin Excretion Rate: 0 - 20 ug/min


Methodology:
  • Turbidimetric

Production Schedule

Sites Performed
  • Parkview Randallia Hospital
  • Parkview Regional Medical Center
Days Performed
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Departments
  • Chemistry
Turn Around Time

Same day/next day


Coding & Compliance

CDM

01422043


CPT Coding

82043; 82570