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HelpTest Code MACRA Microalbumin Creatinine Ratio Urine LAB689
Test Method
Microalbumin: Turbidimetric Immunoassay; Beckman DXC600
Creatinine: Jaffe Rate; Beckman DXC600
Specimen Requirement
2 mL random urine is required.
Additional Specimen Collection Information
Collect a random urine specimen in a plastic container. No
preservative required. Label the tube with patient name and 2
forms
of identification (a patient ID number and DOB). 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
2
forms of identification (a patient ID number and DOB). Store
the
urine specimen refrigerated and transport to the lab within 48
hours.
Reference Values
Microalbumin: < 1.9 mg/dL
Creatinine: Not established for random specimens; results
are
subject to interpretation by the clinician.
Microalbumin/Creatinine Ratio:
Male: Less than (<) 17 mg/g
Female: Less than (<) 25 mg/g.
Performance
Testing is performed Monday through
Sunday.
Typically completed within 4
hours after the specimen arrives at the testing site.
Useful For
Assessing the potential for early onset of nephropathy in
diabetic patients
LOINC Code Information
34535-5 Microalbumin/Creatinine Panel In Random Urine
CPT Code Information
82043 Chemistry: Albumin, urine, microalbumin; quantitative
82570 Chemistry: Creatinine; other source