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Additional Codes
Epic EAP: LAB689
Epic Description: MICROALBUMIN / CREATININE RATIO URINE
Synonym
Albumin/Creatinine, random urine
Urine Albumin
Urine Creatinine
Specimen Type
Urine, Random
Specimen Required
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Clean Container, No Preservative |
3.0 mL | 2.0 mL |
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Transport refrigerated on freeze packs. Refrigerate if holding overnight.
Aliquot Requirements
Urine
Optimum 3.0 mL
Minimum 2.0 mL
Performing Lab
Chemistry Lab
Assay Frequency
24 hours
Routine Turnaround Time
1 day
CSR Storage Requirements
Aliquot urine into plastic vial. Centrifuge specimen. Deliver to laboratory.
Satellite labs and community hospitals – aliquot into a false bottom aliquot tube.
CPT Code Information
82043
82570
Patient Preparation
Refer to Clean Catch Urine Collection instructions.