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HelpTest Code MALB24 Urine Albumin, Timed LAB410
Performing Laboratory
UnityPoint Finley Hospital
Test Method
Immunoturbidimetric assay; Roche coas 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 urine is required.
Useful For
Evaluating diabetic patients to assess the potential for early onset of nephropathy
Reference Values
Reference ranges have not been established for this assay.
CPT Code Information
82043 Chemistry: Albumin, urine, microalbumin; quantitative
Additional Specimen Collection Information
Collect a urine specimen for the specified time in a plastic container. No preservative required. Store the urine specimen refrigerated and transport to the lab within 48 hours. Label the specimen appropriately with two identifiers, patient name and another identifier, (patient ID number, DOB, etc.) include date
and time of collection. Record the time period of collection on the specimen label. Send the entire specimen to the laboratory. 24-Hour specimens are recommended but other timed collections are
acceptable.
Labs submitting specimens should aliquot 10 mL and send in a plastic transport tube. Label the tube appropriately with two identifiers, patient name and another identifier, (patient ID number, DOB, etc.) include date and time of collection. Record the time of collection and total volume of the timed
specimen on both the request form and the specimen. Store the urine specimen refrigerated and transport to the lab within 48 hours.