Microalbumin (MICROALB UR U)
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| Synonyms:
| Microalb |
| Specimen: | Urine; freshly voided morning midstream urine in a urine container.
Submit 3 separate morning (midstream) samples within a given week. |
| Volume: | 5 mL |
| Minimum Volume: | 200 microL |
| Collection: | Refrigerate at 2-8°C for 14 days. |
| Rejection Criteria: | Obvious contamination; improper labeling. |
| Reference Range: | Level 1=0-20 mg/L Level 2=20-100 mg/L |
| Methodology: | Dipstick |
| Test Use: | Screen for prediction of subsequent development of proteinuria, diabetic nephropathy, and early mortality in Type I and/or Type II diabetes. |
| Additional Information: | This test is meant to be performed in replicate, preferably 3 morning midstream samples. A single result, positive or negative, should not be considered diagnostic. |
| Testing Includes: | |
| Testing Facility: | AnMed Laboratory |