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Performing Laboratory
UnityPoint Finley Hospital
Test Method
Immunoturbidimetric Assay; Roche cobas Pro
Performance
Testing is performed Monday through Sunday.
Typically completed within 4 hours after the specimen arrives at the testing site .
Specimen Requirement
10 mL random urine is required.
Useful For
Assessing the potential for early onset of nephropathy in diabetic patients
Reference Values
<2.0 mg/dL
CPT Code Information
82043 Chemistry: Albumin, urine, microalbumin; quantitative
Additional Specimen Collection Information
Collect a random urine specimen in a plastic container. No preservative required. Label the specimen appropriately with two identifiers, patient name and another identifier, (patient ID number, DOB, etc.) include date and time of collection. Store the urine specimen refrigerated and transport to the lab within 48 hours.
Labs submitting specimens should aliquot 10 mL and send in a plastic transport tube. Label the tube with patient name and two identifiers (patient ID number, DOB, etc.). Store the urine specimen refrigerated and transport to the lab within 48 hours.