Test Code 24ALB Albumin, urine, 24 hr
Additional Codes
| Epic Ordering Code | LAB410 |
| NBS code | LBC03806 |
| Service code | 31950 |
Specimen Requirements
Submit the following:
| Container: |
| 24hr Urine Container |
Preservative types accepted: No preservative, Thymol
Submit cumulative 24-hour urine collection, or a 20 mL aliquot from the completed collection. For aliquots, record the total 24-hour urine volume on the bottle.
NUH Outreach: Submit a 20 mL aliquot from the completed 24-hour collection. Record the total 24-hour urine volume on the aliquot bottle.
Processing Requirements
Centrifuge sample before analysis.
Specimen type: 24hr Urine
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | 24 hr urine |
|---|---|
| Ambient | Not available |
| Refrigerate | 3 days |
| Frozen (-70˚C) | 5 months |
Specimen Condition
| Haemolysis | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Icterus | Not applicable |
| Lipaemia | Not applicable |
| Others | Not applicable |
Methodology
Immunoturbidimetry
Days and Times Performed
24 hrs, TAT 1 day
Reference Interval
≤ 30 mg/day
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Clinical Chemistry, 67724346
Useful For
Early detection of nephropathy in patients with diabetes mellitus.
Update
Last updated 31/07/2026
LOINC Code Information
| Urine volume, total | 3167-4 |
|---|---|
| Albumin, urine | 53531-0 |
| Albumin, urine, 24 hr | 53532-8 |