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Test Code LAB410 Microalbumin, 24Hr Urine (A.K.A. Urine Albumin 24 hour)

Important Note

A 24 hour Creatinine is included.

Any 24 hour urine order that includes albumin should be ordered as a 24 hour microalbumin.

Additional Codes

CPT Code: 82043, 82570 and 81050

Performing Laboratory

TidalHealth Peninsula Regional - Core Laboratory: Chemistry

Specimen Requirements

Submit an entire 24-hour urine collection in a plastic urine container. No preservative. Refrigerate specimen during collection, and send specimen refrigerated. Forward promptly to laboratory.

Specimen is stable for 8 hours at room temperature and 72 hours at 2-8° C.

Note: Follow instructions in Urine Collection in Special Instructions.

Reference Values

CREATININE

Males: 0.8-2.0 g/24 hours

Females: 0.6-1.5 g/24 hours

MICROALBUMIN

0-30 mg/24 hours

MICROALBUMIN EXCRETION RATE

<20 mcg/minute

Special Instructions