43985:MICROALBUMIN/CREATININE RATIO, RANDOM URINE
Author PeaceHealth Laboratories
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Alias Names: |
Albumin |
Methodology: |
Nephelometry (NEPH) |
Edit Date: |
4/19/2010 |
Performed: |
Daily |
Released: |
Same day as tested |
CPT Code: |
82570 / 82043 |
Specimen Collection Details |
Collection: |
Random urine collection in a sterile plastic container. Do not add preservatives. Refrigerate during collection, storage, and transport. |
Handling: |
Refrigerate. |
Stability: |
8 days refrigerated. Unstable ambient or frozen. |
Standard Volume: |
25 mL urine. |
Minimum Volume: |
5 mL urine. |
Transport: |
Refrigerated. |
Rejection Criteria: |
Specimen frozen, contaminated with blood, or containing preservatives. |
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<30 mg/g creatinine |
normal |
30-300 mg/g creatinine |
microalbuminuria |
>300 mg/g creatinine |
macroalbuminuria |
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