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Microalbumin, Urine, Random or 24hr

Methodology

Ortho Vitros 7600, turbidity endpoint

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Random or 24hr urine 

Container: Urine specimen collection cup or 24 hour collection container

Collection Instructions for 24 hour collection: discard the first urine specimene at the beginning of the 24hour period and collect all others including the one at the end of the time period.

No preservative is necessary, samples should remain refrigerated.  

Test Classification and CPT Coding

82043

Day(s) Test Set Up

All

Reference Range

Random: 

Males: <16.7 mg/L

Females: <25.0 mg/L

 

24 hour:    <30 mg/24h

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerated and/or on ice