Test Code URMALB24 Albumin, Urine, 24-Hour (Microalbumin)

Important Note

24hr: Normal <30.0 mg/24hr
Microalbuminuria: 30.0 -299.0 mg/24hr
Clinical Albuminuria: >300.0 mg/24hr

Infectious

MEDITECH MNEMONIC:

URMALB24

Preferred Specimen:

1mL mixed urine aliquot

Minimum Volume:

0.5mL mixed urine aliquot (volume does not include repeat or reflexed testing)

Transport Container:

Sterile Container

Preferred Transport Temperature:

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability:

Ambient: undefined

Refrigerated: <1 month

Frozen: not recommended

Setup Schedule:

SUN-SAT

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