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Test Code UMCR Microalbumin /Creatinine Random, Urine

Important Note

Please Note: Urine Preservative Tube is unacceptable for this test. Test requires Plain Urine Container.

Performing Laboratory

Hunterdon Medical Center

Useful For

Measurement of urinary albumin aids in the diagnosis of diabetic nephropathy, hypertentsion and cardiovascular disease.

Test Includes

Microalbumin, Random

Creatinine, Random

Microalbumin/Creatinine Ratio

Specimen Requirements

Test updated May 2016

 

Container/Tube Routine Urine Collection Container- No Preservative
Specimen Volume  5.0mL
Minimum Volume  2.0mL

Specimen Type

Random Urine

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

Specimen Stability

 

Temperature Time Frame
Ambient 15-25°C 7 days
Refrigerated 2-8°C >2 weeks

 

 

Day(s) Test Set up

Monday through Sunday

Reference Values

 

TEST Female Male Units
Microalbumin, Random 1.3-24.9 1.3-16.9 µg/mL
Microalbumin/ Creatinine Ratio 1.3-29.0 1.3-29.0 µg/mg

Methodology

Immunoturbidometric assay.

CPT Code

82043

Loinc Code

Microalbumin- Random, Urine 14957-5

Microalbumin 14957-7

Creatinine 2161-8

Microalbumin/Creatinine Ratio 9318-7