ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory
| 0050203: Microalbumin, Urine |
| Test Mnemonic: ALB/CRT | |
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#ExistMethodology>
Methodology: Immunoturbidimetric
*ExistMethodology> #ExistPerformed> Performed: Sun-Sat *ExistPerformed> #ExistReported> Reported: Within 24 hours *ExistReported> |
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#ExistCollect>
Collect: 24-hour urine. Specimen must be refrigerated during collection. Random or other timed urine collections are also acceptable.
*ExistCollect> #ExistTransport> Transport: 1 mL aliquot from a well-mixed 24-hour, random or other timed collection at 2-8°C. (Min: 0.5 mL) Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. *ExistTransport> #ExistRemarks> Remarks: Record total volume and collection time interval on transport tube, and test request form. *ExistRemarks> #ExistStability> Stability: Ambient: 4 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 3 months (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles) *ExistStability> |
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| To convert from mg/g creatinine to mg/mmol of creatinine multiply by 0.113. |
| CPT Code(s): | |
| 82570 Creatinine; 82043 Microalbumin |