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Laboratory Medicine

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Albumin Random Urine

Test Name

Albumin Random Urine

Urine sample Specimen Type / Requirements

Container Type = Small orange cap container

Minimum Testing Volume = 5 mL urine

Specimen Handling

Collection Instructions: Collect Random Urine in a small orange cap container. Indicate date and time of Collection

Laboratory Staff Instructions: Create an aliquot from the sample and Centrifuge before placing on automation line using the bypass rack.

Stability: Urine is stable at room temperature for 4 h, refrigerated for 1 week and frozen for 3 months (avoid freeze thaw cycles).

Transportation: Send sample to core lab ASAP

Sample Rejection Criteria: Urine collected with acid / alkaline or leaking specimen will be rejected

Required Documentation

Turnaround Time (TAT)

1 Day

Test Utilization

Routine

Reference Value

< 20 mg/L

Test Code

UMA

Methodology

Immunoturbidimetry

Testing Location

SMH-Biochemistry

Other Information

Last Updated: June 06, 2019