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HelpTest Code MAR Microalbumin, Random, Urine
Performing Laboratory
North Ottawa Community Hospital
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Urine
Container/Tube: Plain, screw-top container
Specimen Volume: Entire collection
Collection Instructions:
1. Collect a random urine specimen.
2. No preservative.
Reference Values
Microalbumin: 0.0-1.8 mg/dL
Ratio: 1.3-30 µg/mg creatinine
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Methodology
Blanked End point
Includes creatinine.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Test Classification and CPT Coding
82043-Microalbumin
82570-Creatinine
Specimen Storage and Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
| Urine | Room Temp | < 1 day |
| Refrigerated (primary) | <7 days | |
| Frozen | not acceptable |