Test Code UMALR Microalbumin, Random, Urine
Additional Codes
Epic: LAB9364
Specimen Required
Specimen Type: Urine
Collection Container/Type
Preferred: Sterile Container
Acceptable: Clear top (no additive)
Submission Container/Tube: Clear top (no additive)
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions:
- Collect a random urine sample.
- No preservative
- Transfer urine into BD Clear Top (no additive) tube. Do not send the collection container/cup.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 2 weeks
Frozen: 5 months
Reference Range
See laboratory report
Rejection Due To
Unlabeled, mislabeled, wrong tube type, QNS, exceeds specimen stability requirements.
Report Available
Same day
Clinical Significance
Microalbumin is used as an early detector for glomerular damage in diabetes mellitus and preeclampsia. With early detection, diabetic nephropathy is potentially reversible.
Method Name
Turbidimetric Immunoassay
Includes
Microalbumin
Creatinine
Microalbumin/Creatinine Ratio
Day(s) Performed
Daily