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HelpCatalog ID UR Malb Microalbumin, Urine
CPOE Test Name
Urine Microalbumin; Urine 24 Hour Microalbumin; UT Microalb; Urine Microalbumin Timed-Not 24 Hour
Synonyms
UR Malb; U24 Malb; UT Malb
Specimen Type
Urine
Specimen Requirements
Random: Clear Top Urine Tube; 8 mL urine
24 hour collection or timed urine specimen: Collection jug
Storage and Transport
Urine specimens collected by patients at home should be kept refrigerated. They should be no older than 1 week when submitted to the laboratory.
Causes for Rejection
Improper labeling; bloody specimens; insufficient quantity; improper collection
Reference Values
Random: < 30 ug/mg creatinine
24-hr collection: < 30 mg/24 hours
Timed: 0.0 – 19.9 ug per minute
Performing Lab
Core Laboratory, AD3301 721-2120
Turn Around Time
Routine: 2 – 4 hrs. Urgent/Emergent: 1 hr.
CPT / HCPCS Code
82043