ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory
| 0050043: Alpha-1-Microglobulin, Urine |
| Test Mnemonic: A1M | |
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Methodology: Nephelometry
Performed: Wed, Sat Reported: 1-5 days |
| Specimen Required: | |
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Collect: 24-hour urine. Specimen must be refrigerated during collection (no preservatives).
Transport: 4.5 mL aliquot from a well-mixed 24-hour collection at 2-8°C. (Min: 0.3 mL) Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. Pediatric Collection/Transport: 0.3 mL aliquot from a well-mixed 24-hour collection at 2-8°C. Remarks: Do not add acid or other preservatives. Record total volume and collection time interval on transport tube and test request form. Unacceptable Conditions: Frozen or preserved specimens. Stability: Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 8 days; Frozen: Unacceptable |
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| Reference Interval: |
| 0.0-1.2 mg/dL |
| CPT Code(s): | |
| 83883 |