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Ordering Guidance
The preferred specimen for urinary albumin measurement is a 24-hour collection. Order ALB24 / Albumin, 24 Hour, Urine.
Specimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt 5 mL Aliquot Tube (T914)
Specimen Volume: 5 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Collect a random urine specimen.
2. No preservative.
Useful For
Assessing the potential for early onset of nephropathy in diabetic patients using random urine specimens
Method Name
Immunoturbidity/Enzymatic Colorimetric Assay
Reporting Name
Albumin, Random, USpecimen Minimum Volume
1 mL
Reject Due To
| All specimens will be evaluated at Mayo Clinic Laboratories for test suitability. |
Reference Values
Males: <17 mg/g creatinine
Females: <25 mg/g creatinine
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Performing Laboratory
MCHS- MankatoTest Classification
This test has been modified from the manufacturer's instructions. Its performance characteristics were determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. This test has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.CPT Code Information
82043
82570
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| RALB | Albumin, Random, U | 9318-7 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| RALB1 | Albumin, Random, U | 89999-7 |
| CRE2 | Creatinine | 2161-8 |
| A_CR | Albumin/Creatinine Ratio | 9318-7 |
Specimen Type
UrineSpecimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urine | Refrigerated (preferred) | 7 days | |
| Ambient | 7 days | ||
| Frozen | 7 days |