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Method Name
Immunoturbidity
Necessary Information
24-Hour volume (in milliliters) is required.
Specimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube ,5 mL (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.
Reporting Name
Albumin, 24 Hr, USpecimen Type
UrineSpecimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Urine | Refrigerated (preferred) | 7 days |
| Ambient | 7 days | |
| Frozen | 7 days |
Report Available
Same day/1 to 3 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
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 1 of the following forms with the specimen:
-Kidney Transplant Test Request
-Renal Diagnostics Test Request (T830)
Useful For
Evaluating diabetic patients to assess the potential for early onset of nephropathy
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification
This test has been modified from the manufacturer's instructions. Its performance characteristics were determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. This test has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.CPT Code Information
82043
Special Instructions
Specimen Minimum Volume
1 mL
Reference Values
24-Hour excretion: <30 mg/24 h
Excretion rate: <20 mcg/min