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HelpTest Code ALBU Microalbumin, urine
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Random Urine
Container/Tube: Screw Capped sterile urine
container.
Volume: 100mL
Minimum Volume: 20mL urine
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and separate
to remove cellular material
Sample Stability
** Preferred temperatures for storage prior to and during shipping to NUH **
| Specimen Type: | Urine |
|---|---|
| Ambient: | 1 week |
| Refrigerate: | 1 month |
| Frozen: | 6 months |
Reference Interval
Interpretation 1
American Diabetes Association Guidelines:
| Normal | < 30.0 mg/g |
| Microalbuminuria | 30 – 300 mg/g |
| Macroalbuminuria | > 300 mg/g |
Interpretation 2
| Microalbuminuria | 2.5 – 30 mg/mmol (Males) |
|---|---|
| 3.5 – 30 mg/mmol (Females) | |
| Macroalbuminuria | > 30 mg/mmol |
Days and Times Performed
24 hours, TAT 1 day
Methodology
Immuno-turbidimetric Assay
Service Code
0031950
Update
Last updated 15/06/2016
Unacceptable Condition
| Haemolysis | NA |
|---|---|
| Icterus | NA |
| Lipaemic | NA |
| Others | NA |
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Clinical Chemistry, 67724346
Useful For
Early detection of nephropathy in patients with Diabetes Mellitus