Test Code RUMAL Microalbumin-Random, Urine
Performing Laboratory
MaineGeneral Medical Center
Specimen Requirements
Urine
20 mL from a random urine collection in a plastic screw-top urine container. Label specimen with patient’s name (first and last), date of birth, date and time of collection, and collector’s initials. Send specimen refrigerated.
Specimen stability:
4 days refrigerated at 2-8°C
Minimum volume:
2 mL
Day(s) Test Performed
Monday - Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
82043 - albumin
82570 - creatinine
Methodology
Nephelometry (Dade-Behring Vista)
Reference Values
Creatinine: 20-400 µg/dL
Microalbumin: <15 µg/mL
Microalbumin/creatinine ratio: <30 µgALB/mgCREAT