Test Code MAL12 Microalbuminuria, 12-Hour Collection, Urine
Performing Laboratory
MaineGeneral Medical CenterReference Values
Microalbumin: <20 µg/minMicroalbumin/creatinine ratio: <30 µgALB/mgCREAT
Methodology
Nephelometry (Dade-Behring BN-II)Specimen Requirements
2 mL from a 12-hour urine collection. No preservative. Mix well before taking 2-mL aliquot. (An entire 12-hour urine collection is also acceptable.) Refrigerate specimen during collection, and send specimen refrigerated in plastic urine container.Note: 1. 24-Hour volume is required on request form for processing.
2. Label specimen with patient’s name (first and last), date of birth, date and time of collection, and collector’s initials.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through FridayTest Classification and CPT Coding
82043 - microalbumin81050 - urine timed measurement (if appropriate)