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Lab Test Dictionary

Albumin


Synonyms

Microalbumin

Specimen Type

Urine, Timed Collection

Performing Lab

RCHSD Chemistry


Epic ID

LAB410

Lab Test Days

Monday-Friday


Collection Information

Specimen Required

1-5 mL Urine

Container Type

24-Hour Urine Container

Collection Instructions

No preservative. Indicate start/end date/time on 24 Hour Urine container.


Processing Information - Lab Use Only

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate-Only

Test Volume Required

5 mL Urine

Minimum Test Volume

1 mL Urine

Processing Instructions

Give 24 Hour Urine container to CLS to measure Total Volume. Enter Total Volume and collection duration (start and end date/time) in comments. Centrifuge urine and deliver specimen directly to Chemistry Monday-Friday. On weekends, place specimen in refrigerator.


CPT Codes

82043


Revised

08-14-16

Initials

SL