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HelpTest ID NBLD0165 Albumin, 24 Hour Urine
AKA
Microalbumin, 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 |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | Not Acceptable | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 2 weeks | Preferred for transport |
| Frozen | 5 months (at -70° Celsius) |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Additional Information
This highly sensitive albumin assay is used to screen early renal disease in diabetic patients.
Methodology
Immunoturbidimetric
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls
Sanford Laboratories Rapid City
CPT
82043