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HelpTest Code LAB410 MICROALBUMIN / CREATININE URINE RATIO
Additional Codes
Internal / External / Beaker: LAB410
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Specimen Requirements
Container Type: Sterile Urine Container
Specimen Type: Urine, random
Preferred Volume: 10 mL
Emergency Minimum Volume: 1 mL
Collection Procedure: Collect a random urine specimen in leakproof plastic urine container with no additives.
Specimen Processing: Aliquot a random urine specimen. Store and transport refrigerated. Centrifuge aliquots before testing.
Stability:
| Temperature | Time |
|---|---|
| Room Temp | 7 days |
| Refrigerated | 1 month |
| Frozen (-20 øC) | 6 months |
Method
Immunoturbidimetric
Synonyms
Microalbumin/Creatinine Ratio, Urine, MA-RAN, LAB410
CPT Codes
Urine Microalbumin: 82043
Urine Creatinine: 82570
Department
Chemistry
Test Schedule
Daily
Test Includes
Microalbumin, Random Urine, mg/L; Creatinine, Random Urine, mg/dL; Microalbumin/Creatinine Ratio, mg/g.