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Test Code N.MALBU MICROALBUMIN RANDOM URINE

Important Note

Optimal urine sample should be fresh and free of particulates.

Methodology

Automated Chemistry Analyzer

Specimen Requirements

Random Urine

Container: Leakproof plastic urine container

Specimen Collection: 10 mL (minimum 3 mL)

  1. 10 mL aliquot of random, midstream collection.

  2. Store and transport refrigerated.

Alternate Specimens: Frozen specimens.

 

Specimen Transport/Stability

Refrigerated: 6 days

Specimen Rejection

Grossly bloody urine

Turbid urine that does not clear with centrifugation

Maximum Laboratory Time

24 - 48 hours

Reference Ranges

Microalbumin, Random Urine                          mg/L     
                        5.1 - 20.0
MALB Interpretation                          mg/L
Slight Microalbuminuria                       15 - 30
Significant Microalbuminuria                       31 - 200
Proteinuria                        > 200

 

Day(s) Test Set Up

Daily

Test Classification and CPT Coding

82043