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Microalbumin, 24hr Urine with Creatinine
Ordered Test Code:
MALBC
| Lab Test Component | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Test Name | Microalbumin, 24hr Urine with Creatinine |
| Alpha’s Order Test Code | MALBC |
| Specimen Collection Tube | Sterile cup/5mL |
| Collection Tube Handling | Urinalysis transport tube (yellow-top, blue fill line, preservative tube) |
| Minimum Volume | 2mL |
| Transport Temperture | Refrigerated |
| Stability | Refrigerated: 7 days; Frozen: 28 days |
| Collection Instructions | “5 mL urine aliquot from a well-mixed 24-hour urine collection – no preservative. Specify 24-hour total volume on container and test requisition. Note: Exercise within 24 hours, infection, fever, congestive heart failure, marked hyperglycemia, and marked hypertension may elevate urinary albumin excretion over baseline values.” |
Clinical Significance
Microalbumin is albumin excreted in the urine and is a sensitive marker of nephropathy. It is used to screen for early renal disease in diabetic patients.
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