Epic Code LAB689 Albumin/Creatinine, Random Urine
Test Name Alias
Microalbumin/Creatinine Urine Random | 19
Interface Order Alias
10436
Quick Collect
Random/R
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Collection: Urine, Random
Container(s): Sterile Urine Cup or Pale Yellow Top Urine Tube-no preservative
Preferred Volume to Collect: 10.0 mL
Minimum Volume to Collect: 1.0 mL
Neonate Volume to Collect: 1.0 mL
Collection Instructions:
- No additive
- If available, two barcode labels will print at the time of collection. Apply one label to the container and place the second label with the specimen in the bag.
- Keep container upright at all times and check that lid is fastened evenly and securely.
- Detailed Instructions (link): Patient Collection Instructions
- Detailed Instructions (link): Urine Collection Guide for Staff
Processing Instructions (Laboratory, Outpatient or Off-site collection)
- If available, two barcode labels will print at the time of collection. Apply one label to the container and place the second label in the pouch of the specimen bag.
- Transport Temperature: Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
Ambient: 8 hours
Refrigerated: 72 hours
Frozen: Acceptable
Laboratory Retention: 72 hours
Test Frequency
Available 24 hrs. Usual TAT 1 day.
Reference Range
≤29.0 mcg/mgCreat
1. At least 2 of 3 urines, collected in a 3-6 month period, should have elevated results before making a diagnosis of microalbuminuria.
2. Short-term hyperglycemia, exercise, urinary tract infection, marked hypertension, acute febrile illness and heart failure may transiently increase urinary albumin excretion.
Diabetes Care, 2003: 26:S94-S98.
Performing Department
Chemistry
Performing Department Laboratory Location
Corewell Health Reference Laboratory, Grand Rapids, MI
Corewell Health Big Rapids Laboratory, Big Rapids, MI
Corewell Health Gerber Laboratory, Fremont, MI
Corewell Health Kelsey Laboratory, Lakeview, MI
Corewell Health Ludington Laboratory, Ludington, MI
Corewell Health Pennock Laboratory, Hastings, MI
Corewell Health Reed City Laboratory, Reed City, MI
Corewell Health Greenville Laboratory, Greenville, MI
Corewell Health Zeeland Laboratory, Zeeland, MI
Corewell Health Lakeland St. Joseph Laboratory, St. Joseph, MI
Methodology
Immunoturbidimetric
CPT
82043, 82570
CDM Code
3018204301, 3018257009
Epic Test ID
1230100938
LOINC
MA measured: 14957-5
UrCreat mg pr dL: 20624-3
UR Alb/Cre: 14959-1
Mayo Access Code
SHO019
Reviewed Date
3/7/2024
Updated Date
3/14/2024 - Reference Range