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Test Code UMALB Microalbumin, Random Urine

Additional Codes

EPIC LAB4341

Clinical Significance

Measurement of albumin in urine aids in the diagnosis of kidney dysfunction, and is recommended by the American Diabetes Association to screen for microalbuminuria.

 

Source: Beckman Coulter Unicel, MA IFU. REF #475100 12/23/15

Methodology

Turbidimetric method (Beckman Coulter UniCel DxC 660i)

Sample Type

  • Urine, random

Centrifuge: Yes

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Specimen Stability

Temperature Time
Ambient (18-25°C) 2 hours
Refrigerated (2-8°C) (store) 72 hours
Frozen (-15 to -20°C) Do not freeze

 

Reference Ranges

Normal Range
<1.9 mg/dL

 

Technical Range
0.2 - 97 mg/dL

Rejection Criteria

Hemolysis N/A
Icterus N/A
Lipemia N/A

Availability

Performed STAT
24/7 Yes

 

Performing Laboratory

MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital Laboratory

Lab Department

Chemistry

CPT Code

82043

LOINC

14957-5 Albumin DL ≤20 mg/L (U) [Mass/Vol]