43985:MICROALBUMIN/CREATININE RATIO, RANDOM URINE

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43985:MICROALBUMIN/CREATININE RATIO, RANDOM URINE
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.

Reference Range:
<30 mg/g creatinine normal
30-300 mg/g creatinine microalbuminuria
>300 mg/g creatinine macroalbuminuria

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