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HelpAlbumin Creatinine Ratio, Urine
Additional Codes
LAB689
Performing Laboratory
MBMC Main Laboratory
Methodology
Immunoturbidimetric
Includes creatinine.
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Urine, random
Container/Tube: Red top tube
Specimen Volume: Full tube
Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 mL
Alternative Container/ Tube: Sterile Cup or Yellow UA Preservative Tube
Alternative Specimen Volume: 30 urine in cup or full tube
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Turnaround Time:
STAT: 1 hour after receipt in laboratory
Routine: within 4 hours
Reference Values
Albumin/Creatinine ratio: 0-29.9 mg Albumin/g Creatinine
Test Classification and CPT Coding
Test Classification:This test has been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer’s instructions.
CPT Code:
82043-Microalbumin
82570-Creatinine
Stability
5 days Refrigerated