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HelpTest Code MALB24 Microalbumin, 24 Hour, Urine
Methodology
Immunoturbidimetric Assay
Specimen Requirements
Submit an entire 24-hour urine collection in a urine container. Refrigerate specimen during collection, and send specimen refrigerated.
Note: 1. Starting and ending times of collection are required on request form for processing.
2. Follow instructions in “Urine Collection—Huntsville Hospital Health System Laboratory” in “Special Instructions.”
Specimen Stability Information
|
Specimen Type |
Temperature |
Time |
|
Urine, 24 hr collection |
RT |
7 days |
|
Refrigerated |
1 month |
Reference Values
30-300 mg/24 hours
Reject Due To
|
Hemolysis |
NA |
|
Lipemia |
NA |
|
Icterus |
NA |
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
CPT Coding
81050 - urine timed measurement
82043 - microalbumin
Secondary ID
HHA1425
Performing Laboratory
Huntsville Hospital Laboratory
Special Instructions
LOINC Coding
| Test Name | LOINC Code |
|---|---|
|
Microalbumin, 24hr Urine Battery |
58421-8 |
| Total Volume | 3167-4 |
| Microalbumin, Random |
14957-5 |
| Microalbumin, 24hr urine | 14956-7 |