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Collection Requirements
Timed collection
Source: urine 24 hour collection
Container: urine jug
Volume: all urine is collected in the jug within the stated time frame; refer to the collection instructions
Random
Source: urine
Container: sterile cup
Volume: 1 mL in sterile cup
Special Instructions
Turn Around Time
2-4 hours
Availability
Routine
Includes
microalbumin and creatinine for random and timed, volume measurement for the timed
Lab Processing Instructions
Specimen: urine
Refrigerate
Performing Laboratory
Adele Hall
Adele Hall Lab Section
Chemistry
Instrumentation/Methodology
Vitros
Reference Ranges
Random: Microalbumin/Creatinine ratio <30 mcg/mg creatinine
Timed: Microalbumin <20 mcg/minute
CPT
Random
82043
82570
Timed
82043
82570
81050