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HelpTest Code 135 Microalbumin Urine, Random
Additional Codes
ALAB: MAUR
PowerChart: Microalbumin Random Urine
MA Cerner: Urine Microalbumin
Test Method
MercyOne: Turbidimetric Immunoassay; Beckman DxC700AU
MA: Immunoturbidimetric Method; Roche Cobas 6000
Specimen Requirement
10 mL random urine is required.
Additional Specimen Collection Information
Collect a random urine specimen in a plastic container. No preservative required. Label the specimen appropriately with two identifiers, patient name and another identifier, (patient ID number, DOB, etc.) include date and time of collection. Store the urine specimen refrigerated and transport to the lab within 48 hours.
Labs submitting specimens to MercyOne should aliquot 10 mL and send in a plastic transport tube. Label the tube with patient name and two identifiers (patient ID number, DOB, etc.). Store the urine specimen refrigerated and transport to the lab within 48 hours.
Performance
MercyOne:
Testing is performed Monday through Sunday.
Typically completed within 4 hours after the specimen arrives at the testing site .
MA:
Testing is performed as specimens are received in the lab.
Routine: Typically completed within 4 hours after the specimen arrives at the testing site.
STAT: Typically completed within 30 minutes after the specimen arrives at the testing site.
Reference Values
Reference range not established for this specimen type.
CPT Code Information
82043 Chemistry: Albumin, urine, microalbumin; quantitative
Useful For
Assessing the potential for early onset of nephropathy in diabetic patients
LOINC Code Information
14957-5 Microalbumin [Mass/Volume] In Urine