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Test Code MAL12 Microalbuminuria, 12-Hour Collection, Urine

Performing Laboratory

MaineGeneral Medical Center

Reference Values

Microalbumin:  <20 µg/min

Microalbumin/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 Friday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

82043 - microalbumin

81050 - urine timed measurement (if appropriate)