Test Code ALBCREATR Albumin/Creatinine Urine
Alias
Microalbumin
Collection Method
Random Urine Collection
Container
Clean Screw-top Container
Instructions/Special Handling
None
Preferred Specimen
Clean Screw-top Container
Acceptable Specimes
Clean Screw-top Container
Units
mg/g
Reference Ranges
1 - 29 mg/g
Critical Values
N/A
Reasons for Rejection
| Hemolysis | N/A |
| Icterus | N/A |
| Lipemia | N/A |
| Other | QNS, Contaminated, Improperly labeled, Improper specimen type |
Specimen Stability
| Ambient (15-25°C) | 7 days |
| Refrigerated (2-8°C) | 30 days |
| Frozen (-20°C) | 6 months |
Performing Site
Boone Health Laboratory
Performance Information
| Days/Times Performed | Daily 24/7 |
| Expected Turn around Time | Same day |
| Methodology/Method Description | Roche Cobas - Immunoturbidimetric assay |
CPT Code(s)
82043
Panel Components
N/A