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HelpTest ID ALB24 Albumin, 24 Hour, Urine
Necessary Information
24-Hour volume (in milliliters) is required.
Specimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt 5 mL Aliquot Tube (T914)
Container/Tube: Plastic urine tube
Specimen Volume: 4 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Collect urine for 24 hours.
2. Refrigerate specimen within 4 hours of completion of 24-hour collection.
3. Mix well before taking 4-mL aliquot.
Additional Information: See Urine Preservatives-Collection and Transportation for 24-Hour Urine Specimens for multiple collections.
Useful For
Evaluating diabetic patients to assess the potential for early onset of nephropathy
Special Instructions
Reporting Name
Albumin, 24 Hr, USpecimen Type
UrineSpecimen Minimum Volume
1 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urine | Refrigerated (preferred) | 7 days | |
| Ambient | 7 days | ||
| Frozen | 7 days |
Reference Values
24-Hour excretion: <30 mg/24 hours
Excretion rate: <20 mcg/min
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
Same day/1 to 3 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Test Classification
This test has been modified from the manufacturer's instructions. Its performance characteristics were determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. This test has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.CPT Code Information
82043
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| ALB24 | Albumin, 24 Hr, U | 1755-8 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| AL24H | Albumin, 24 Hr, U | 1755-8 |
| TM43 | Collection Duration | 13362-9 |
| VL41 | Urine Volume | 3167-4 |
| RATE2 | Albumin Excretion Rate | 58448-2 |
Method Name
Immunoturbidity
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Renal Diagnostics Test Request (T830) with the specimen.