Test Code LAB2084 Microalbumin Screen, 24 hour Urine
Additional Codes
MA SCREEN U24
Includes:
Microalbumin U, Microalbumin U Timed, Microalbumin U 24 Hour, Creatinine U, Creatinine U 24 Hour, and Microalbumin/Creatinine Ratio 24 Hour
Collection:
Specimen: Urine, 24 hr collection.
Container: 24 hr Urine – Plain 24 hour urine jug with no preservative. Refrigerate specimen during collection.
Volume: 24 hr urine collection.
Stability:
24 hour urine should be refrigerated during collection. Specimens can be held for up to 72 hours before testing.
Turn Around Time (TAT):
STAT: 1 HOUR
Routine: 4 HOURS
Test Availability:
24 hours a day / 7 Days a week
Performing Laboratory Section:
Chemistry / UMC MAIN LABORATORY
Reference Interval:
Microalbumin: No reference range established
Microalbumin Urine Timed: < 20 ug/min
Microalbumin Urine 24 Hour: < 29 mg/24 hour
Creatinine Urine: No reference range established
Creatinine Urine 24 Hour: 0.80 - 2.80 G/24 hour
Microalbumin/Creatinine Ratio 24 Hour: < 30 mg/g