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HelpTest Code LAB689 Microalbumin Creatinine Ratio, Urine
Useful For
Assessing potential for early onset of nephropathy in diabetic patients
Profile Information
| Test Name | Methodology |
|---|---|
| Creatinine, Urine | Kinetic Colorimetric (Jaffe) |
| Microalbumin, Urine | Immunoturbidimetric |
|
Microalbumin/Creatinine Ratio |
Calculation |
Performing Laboratory
Bozeman Health Laboratory Services
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Urine
Container/Tube: Clean container
Specimen Volume: 10 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 2 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Collect a random urine collection.
2. No preservative.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Urine | Ambient | 2 hours |
| Refrigerated | 6 days | |
| Frozen | 6 months |
Reference Values
MICROALBUMIN, RANDOM
12.00-20.00 mg/L
MICROALBUMIN/CREATININE RATIO
≤30 mg/g
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
82043-Microalbumin
82570-Creatinine