Lab Test Details
Lab Test Details
| SIM | 50315 |
| CPT | 82043; 82570 |
| Synonyms | Microalbumin: Creatinine Ratio |
| Specimen Type | Urine – (random or 24-hour collection) |
| Container | Plastic urine container |
| Collection Instructions | Collect random or 24-hour urine without a preservative |
| Volume | Volume: 2 ml. Min. volume: 0.5 ml. |
| Additional Information | Measurement of Albumin in urine aids in the diagnosis of kidney dysfunction and is recommended by the American Diabetes Association to screen for Microalbuminuria. |
| Patient Preparation | None |
| Specimen Processing Instructions | Place urine in plastic container or transport tube and centrifuge. |
| Transport Requirements | |
| Specimen Stability | 72 hours refrigerated |
| Rejection Criteria | Bloody urine specimen |
| Reference Range |
Random Urine MAB = 0–17 mg / L Random Urine Creat = 0-208 mg/dl Microalbumin/Creatinine ration = 0-26 mg/g Creatinine
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| Critical Value | |
| Test Includes | Microalbumin, random urine; creatinine, urine, Total Volume if needed, and microalbumin/creatinine ratio |
| Methodology | Microalbumin: Turbidimetric; Creatinine: Jaffe rate method |
| Testing Frequency | |
| Reviewed By | Crystal M. Killian |
| Reviewed Date | 3/18/2021 |
| Supplemental |