Order Code LAB4079 Microalbumin, Urine
Additional Codes
Test Name in EPIC |
EPIC Test Code |
Mnemonic |
RV MICROALBUMIN, RANDOM URINE |
LAB4079 |
RANMA |
Useful For
Assessing the potential for renal complications in diabetic patients
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Urine
Collection Container: Sterile urine cup
Transport Container: 5 mL aliquot tube
Specimen Volume: 5 mL
Minimum Volume: 1 mL
Specimen Stability
Specimen Type | Temperature | Stability |
Urine | Ambient | 1 day |
Refrigerated (preferred) | 7 days | |
Frozen | Not recommended |
Reference Values
- Microalbumin, Random Urine: < 16.7 mg/L
- Creatinine, Random Urine: No established Range
- Microalbumin/Creatinine (A/C) Ratio: < 30 mg albumin/g creatinine
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Performing Laboratory
Ridgeview Medical Center Laboratory
Methodology
Blanked Endpoint
CPT Coding
82570
82043