Albumin Urine, Quantitative
Test Mnemonic
UALBQ
CPT Codes
- 82043 - QTY (1)
LOINC ®
34535-5
Aliases
- Microalbumin
- Microalbumin Quant.
Includes
- Albumin Urine
- Albumin Urine Rate
- Albumin Urine 24 hr
Performing Laboratory
Cleveland Clinic Laboratories
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 mL | Urine, 24-hour (well-mixed) | Clean container | Refrigerate during collection. | Refrigerated |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 7 days |
| Refrigerated | 1 month |
| Frozen | 6 months |
Days Performed
Sun - Sat
Turnaround Time
1 - 2 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Immunoturbidometric Assay |
Reference Range
| Albumin Urine 24 hr | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Years | 99 Years | Normal | < 30 | mg/24 hrs | |
| Albumin Urine Rate | |||||
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Years | 99 Years | Normal | < 20 | ug/min |
Special Info
Indicate total volume on requisition.
Clinical Info
Evaluation of diabetic nephropathy