Laboratory Medicine Program

Microalbumin, timed urine

Clinical Decription:
The measurement of albumin in urine is used in the diagnosis and treatment of some chronic inflammatory diseases, collagen diseases and liver and kidney disease.
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Method: Automated method; RIA

Component Tests Used: n/a

Reference Ranges Used:
Albimin collection < 29 mg/CP Albumin excretion rate < 32 ug/s

Specimen Type: Urine
Volume: 20 mL mL (minimum: 10 mL mL)

Shipping: room temperature or 4 degree

Special Instructions: Discard first morning sample, collect all other urine for a 24 hour period, to include second morning sample. Record volume and aliquot

Testing Schedule(s): on demand.

Turnaround Time: 1 day

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