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Test Code
24ALB
Test Name
Albumin, 24 Ur
CPT Codes
82043
Expected Turnaround Time
1 day
Clinical Utility

Can be used to screen for kidney disease and other conditions.

Specimen and Container Info

Specimen Type: 24-Hour Urine

Collection Containers: 24-Hour Plastic Urine Container

  

Minimum Acceptable Volume:  0.4 mL

Volume reflects estimated whole blood.

Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.

Collection Instructions

Urine should be collected in a 24-Hour plastic urine container with no preservative.

See Special Instructions:

HNL Lab Medicine 24-Hour Urine Collection

Processing and Submission Instructions

Urine should be well mixed before aliquoting.

Acceptable Aliquot Containers:

    • Clear top (no additive/no preservative)
    • Plastic aliquot (no additive/no preservative)
Transport Instructions

Transport to the laboratory refrigerated.

Stability Requirements

Refrigerated

7 days
Methodology
Endpoint
Reference Intervals
Performing Location
Roble Road Core Laboratory
Testing Schedule
Routine, daily