Test Code MALBU Microalbumin, Random, Urine
Methodology
Turbidimetric
Specimen Requirements
2 mL from a random urine collection. No preservative. Send
specimen refrigerated.
Note: Follow instructions
in “Urine Collection—Huntsville Hospital Health
System Laboratory” in “Special
Instructions.”
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type |
Temperature |
Time |
Urine, random |
RT |
7 days |
Refrigerated |
1 month |
Reference Values
<20 mg albumin/g creatinine
Reject Due To
Hemolysis |
NA |
Lipemia |
NA |
Icterus |
NA |
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
CPT Coding
82043
Secondary ID
HHA1424
Performing Laboratory
Huntsville Hospital Laboratory