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ALBUMIN / CREATININE RATIO, URINE |
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ORDERING INFORMATION: |
Geisinger Epic Procedure Code: LAB1539 Geisinger Epic ID: 14291 | ||||||||
SPECIMEN COLLECTION |
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Specimen type: |
Random urine | ||||||||
Preferred collection container: |
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Specimen required: |
5 mL aliquot urine; minimum 1 mL. | ||||||||
Special notes: |
Please do not use urine transport device (grey-top). This contains a preservative which interferes with the test. Urine collection during menses should be avoided as urine may contain excess albumin during this time. | ||||||||
| SPECIMEN PROCESSING |
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Transport temperature: |
Refrigerated. | ||||||||
Specimen stability: |
Room temperature: 2 days. Refrigerated: 6 days. Frozen: 6 months. | ||||||||
Rejection criteria: |
Urine specimens containing preservatives are not acceptable. | ||||||||
TEST DETAILS |
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Interpretation guide: |
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CPT code(s): |
82043, 82570 | ||||||||
| Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding. Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed. The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. | |||||||||
Test includes: |
Albumin - random urine; Creatinine - urine; Microalbumin ratio | ||||||||
Methodology: |
Immunoturbidity (Microalbumin) Enzymatic (Urine Creatinine) |
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Synonyms: |
Microalbumin, MICALB
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Clinical significance: |
Microalbumin is albumin secreted in the urine and is a sensitive marker of nephropathy. It is used to screen for early renal disease in diabetic patients. | ||||||||
Doctoral Director(s:) |
Hoi-Ying Elsie Yu, PhD, DABCC Sheng-Ying (Margaret) Lo, PhD, DABCC |
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| Review Date: | 12/14/2022 | ||||||||
Performing Locations
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center
Geisinger Shamokin Area Community Hospital