CPT/HCPCS
82043
Order Code
CH756
Turnaround Time
48 hours
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Source
Urine
Transport Container
(Specimen Container)
(Specimen Container)
Urine container
Preferred Specimens
24 hour Urine
Collection Instructions
(Transport Temperature)
(Transport Temperature)
Transport at Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room temperature | 7 days |
| Refrigerated | 30 days |
| Frozen | 30 days |
Reject Criteria
Acid preserved urine
Test Details
Methodology
Immunoturbidimetric
Clinical Significance
Microalbumin is albumin excreted in the urine and is a sensitive marker of nephropathy. It is used to screen for early renal diseases in diabetic patients.
Reference Ranges
</= 30 mg/24 hours
