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Test Code RMCMICRALB Microalbumin Level Urine*

Important Note

*This test is orderable in Cerner as Microalbumin Level Urine

Methodology

Colorimetric Absorbance

Includes microalbumin, creatinine, and excretion ratio.

Performing Laboratory

Rutland Regional Medical Center Laboratory

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Urine, random collection
Container/Tube: Plastic container
Specimen Volume: 10 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. No preservative.

2. Refrigerate specimen after collection.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerated for 24 hours

Reference Values

0-2.0 mg/dL

Day(s) Performed

Daily

Analytical Time:

1 day

Available STAT

Test Classification and CPT Coding

CPT:

Microalbumin 82043

Urine Creatinine 82570

LOINC:

Microalbumin 14957-5

Urine Creatinine 2161-8

Order Code: RMCMICRALB

Result Names and Codes:

Urine Microalbumin RMCL800642

Urine Creatinine RMCL800430

Excretion Ratio RMCL800290