Microalbuminuria, 24Hrs urine

Microalbuminuria, 24Hrs urine

Preferred Specimen(s) 5.0 mL 24 hour urine – no preservative

Instruction Submit 5.0 mL aliquot from a well-mixed 24-hour, submitted in a plastic, leak-proof container. Do not use preservatives.

Record 24-hour urine volume on test request form and urine vial.

Transport Container Plastic leak proof container

Transport Temperature Refrigerated

Reject Criteria Frozen

Methodology Spectrophotometry

Clinical Significance Microalbumin is albumin excreted in the urine and is a sensitive marker of nephropathy. It is used to screen for early renal disease in diabetic patients.

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