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Test Code Albumin/Cr Ratio Albumin/Cr Ratio, Random, Urine

Performing Laboratory

NRL-Chemistry

Methodology

Turbidimetric

Includes creatinine and a calculated albumin/creatinine ratio.

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Urine, random
Container/Tube: Plastic urine container

Specimen Volume: 10 mL

Collection Instructions: No preservative.

Reference Values

The American Diabetes Association (ADA) recommends that an albumin/creatinine ratio be reported on all random urine specimens for microalbumin analysis. In accordance with ADA recommendations, the reference range for microalbumin analysis is:

MICROALBUMIN

0.0-29.9 mcg/mL

 

CREATININE

20-300 mg/dL

 

ALBUMIN/CREATININE RATIO

0.0-29.9 µg/mg

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Turnaround Time:

Routine-shift

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Test Classification and CPT Coding

82043