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HelpTest Code ALB24 Albumin, 24 Hour, Urine
Necessary Information
24-Hour volume (in milliliters) is required.
Specimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt 5 mL Aliquot Tube (T914)
Container/Tube: Plastic urine tube
Specimen Volume: 4 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Collect urine for 24 hours.
2. Refrigerate specimen within 4 hours of completion of 24-hour collection.
3. Mix well before taking 4-mL aliquot.
Additional Information: See Urine Preservatives-Collection and Transportation for 24-Hour Urine Specimens for multiple collections.
Useful For
Evaluating diabetic patients to assess the potential for early onset of nephropathy
Special Instructions
Reporting Name
Albumin, 24 Hr, USpecimen Type
UrineSpecimen Minimum Volume
1 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urine | Refrigerated (preferred) | 7 days | |
| Ambient | 7 days | ||
| Frozen | 7 days |
Reject Due To
All specimens will be evaluated at Mayo Clinic Laboratories for test suitability.Reference Values
24-Hour excretion: <30 mg/24 hours
Excretion rate: <20 mcg/min
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
Same day/1 to 3 daysSpecimen Retention Time
7 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
82043
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| ALB24 | Albumin, 24 Hr, U | 1755-8 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| AL24H | Albumin, 24 Hr, U | 1755-8 |
| TM43 | Collection Duration | 13362-9 |
| VL41 | Urine Volume | 3167-4 |
| RATE2 | Albumin Excretion Rate | 58448-2 |
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Renal Diagnostics Test Request (T830) with the specimen.