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HelpTest ID NBLD0165 Albumin, 24 Hour Urine
Specimen Type/Requirements
24 Hour Urine Container - Urine aliquot from a well mixed and measured 24 Hour Urine (preferred)
24 Hour Urine Container - Complete 24 Hour Urine Collection (also acceptable)
Refrigerate during collection. Record total volume on specimen and order.
See 24-Hour Urine Collection Instructions English
See 24-Hour Urine Collection Instructions Spanish
Test is not affected by hemolysis or lipemia.
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 10.0 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 2.0 mL |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Methodology
Immunoturbidimetric
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls
Sanford Laboratories Rapid City
CPT
82043
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | Not Acceptable | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 2 weeks | Preferred for transport |
| Frozen | 5 months (at -70° Celsius) |
Additional Information
This highly sensitive albumin assay is used to screen early renal disease in diabetic patients.
AKA
Microalbumin, 24 Hour Urine