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Method Name
RALB1: Immunoturbidity
CRE2: Enzymatic Colorimetric Assay
Ordering Guidance
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation: Heavy exercise should be avoided prior to collection.
Supplies: Sarstedt 5 mL Aliquot Tube (T914)
Container/Tube: Plastic tube
Specimen Volume: 5 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Collect a random urine specimen.
2. No preservative.
Reporting Name
Albumin, Random, USpecimen Type
UrineSpecimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Urine | Refrigerated (preferred) | 7 days |
| Ambient | 7 days | |
| Frozen | 7 days |
Report Available
1 to 3 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| ALBR | Albumin, Random, U | 9318-7 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| RALB1 | Albumin, Random, U | 89999-7 |
| CRE2 | Creatinine | 2161-8 |
| A_CR | Albumin/Creatinine Ratio | 9318-7 |
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
Assessing the potential for early onset of nephropathy in diabetic patients using random urine specimens
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
82570
Profile Information
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| RALB1 | Albumin, Random, U | No | Yes |
| CRE2 | Creatinine | No | Yes |
| A_CR | Albumin/Creatinine Ratio | No | Yes |
Specimen Minimum Volume
1 mL
Reference Values
Males: <17 mg/g creatinine
Females: <25 mg/g creatinine