Urine Albumin
Order Name
UALB
Revision Date 08/10/2018
Revision Date 08/10/2018
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Urine Albumin
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| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 2.0mL ( 1.0mL) | Urine, 24-hour | Preservative-free, clean container | Refrigerated |
| Alternate 1 | 2.0mL ( 1.0mL) | Urine, Random | Preservative-free, clean container | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Collection instructions: Specimen: Random or 24 hour urine specimen. Preferred container: Non-preservative container Alternative container: UA Preservative tube Boric Acid (grey top) is not acceptable. Note: Label specimen with patient name (first and last) or other unique identifier, patieant hospital identification number or Social Security number, date and time of collection, collector's initials, and test(s) being ordered. Rejection due to:
Stability: Urine samples may be stored at 2-8 °C for up to 1 month Urine samples may be stored at -20 °C for up to 6 months |
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| Reference Range | See interpretive report | |||
| Methodology | Turbidimetric | |||
| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
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| Testing Schedule | Monday through Sunday |
| Expected TAT | 3 Hours |
| Notes | Storage/Transport: Refrigerated Stability: Room Temp - 8 Hours Refrigerated - 48 Hours Frozen - 6 Months |
| CPT Code(s) | 82043 |
| Lab Section | NRLS-Core Chemistry |