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HelpTest Code 8175 Microalbumin
Purpose
A urine microalbumin test is a test to detect very small levels of a blood protein (albumin) in your urine. A microalbumin test is used to detect early signs of kidney damage in people who are at risk of developing kidney disease.
Performing Laboratory
Copley Hospital
Methodology
Turbidimetric Rate
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Urine (Random)
Container/Tube: Plastic container
Specimen Volume: 50 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 5 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Label specimen with patient’s full name, date of birth,
date & time of collection and person collecting.
2. Refrigerate specimen during transport.
Reference Values
Normal: 0.0 - 1.9 mg / dL
Stability
Refrigerated: 7 Days
Day(s) Performed
Tuesday & Friday
Available STAT
Analytical Time: 1 Day
Aliases
Microalbumin
Test Classification and CPT Coding
82043 - Microalbumin
82570 - Creatinine