MICROALBUMIN, URINE
Test:
551
CPT:
82043
Synonyms
Albumin:Creatinine Ratio, Random Urine
Microalbumin
Special Instructions
Expected Turnaround Time
Within 1 day
Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Within 1 day
Volume
10 mL
Minimum Volume
2 mL (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)
Container
Plastic urine container
Collection
Collect random urine without preservatives. pH must be 4 to 8.
Storage Instructions
Room temperature
Causes for Rejection
Bloody specimen
Test Details
Use
Measurement of albumin levels in urine below the detection level of urine dipsticks. This test is useful in the management of patients with relatively early diabetes mellitus to assist in avoiding or delaying the onset of diabetic renal disease.