Test Code UMICRALB24 Microalbumin, 24 Hour, Urine
Additional Codes
St. Luke's Compendium Code (Iatric): L650.1750
Performing Laboratory
St. Lukes Hospital Laboratory
Methodology
Particle-Enhanced Turbidimetric Inhibition Immunoassay (PETINIA)
Specimen Requirements
Send one of the following specimens.
10 mL from a well-mixed, 24-hour urine collection. No preservative. Refrigerate specimen during collection, and send specimen refrigerated.
Entire 24 hour urine collection. No preservative.
Refrigerate specimen during collection and send specimen
refrigerated.
Note: 1. 24-Hour volume is required on request form for processing.
2. Starting and ending times of collection are
required on request form for processing.
3. Follow instructions in “Urine Collection” in
“Special Instructions.”
Reference Values
0-29 mg/24 hour
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
82043