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HelpTest Code MA24U Microalbumin 24 Hour, Urine (Albumin/Creatinine Ratio)
Methodology
Turbidimetric
Performing Laboratory
St. Clair Hospital Laboratory
Specimen Requirements
Submit an entire 24-hour urine collection in a urine container supplied. No preservative. Refrigerate specimen during collection, and send specimen refrigerated.
Note: 1. Starting and ending times of collection are required on request form for processing.
2. Follow instructions in “Urine Collection” in “Special Instructions.”
Reference Values
24-Hour excretion: <30 mg/24 hours
Excretion rate: <20 µg/min
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday