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Laboratory Code
LAB410
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: 24 hr urine
Container/Tube: The following types of 24 hr urine containers are acceptable:
- No preservatives
- 3.0 g Thymol
Volume: 4000.0 mL
Minimum Volume: 20.0 mL
Collection Instructions: Collect urine in 24 hr urine container with a suitable preservative (available at Laboratory).
Please refer to NUH's Urine Preservative Guide
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | 24 hr urine |
|---|---|
| Ambient | Not available |
| Refrigerate | 3 days |
| Frozen (-70˚C) | 5 months |
Methodology
Immunoturbidimetry
Days and Times Performed
24 hrs, TAT 1 day
Specimen Condition
| Haemolysis | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Icterus | Not applicable |
| Lipaemia | Not applicable |
| Others | Not applicable |
Reference Interval
≤ 30 mg/day
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Clinical Chemistry, 67724346
Useful For
Early detection of nephropathy in patients with diabetes mellitus.
Service Code
31950
LOINC Code Information
| Urine volume, total | 3167-4 |
|---|---|
| Albumin, urine | 53531-0 |
| Albumin, urine, 24 hr | 53532-8 |
Update
Last updated 10/03/2025