Albumin, Random Urine without Creatinine

Test Code

17674

CPT Code(s)

82043

Test Code

17674

CPT Code(s)

82043

Not offered in Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute (IFD) – San Juan Capistrano. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to find available tests you can order.

In-home collection may be available in your area for purchase through Quest Mobile.

Clinical Significance

Albumin, Random Urine without Creatinine - Albumin excreted in the urine (Microalbumin) is a sensitive marker of nephropathy. It is used to screen for early renal disease in diabetic patients.

Test Resources

Test FAQ

Albumin, Random Urine w Creatinine; Albumin, 24H Urine w Creatinine; Albumin, Random Urine without Creatinine; Albumin, 24H Urine without Creatinine

Test Details

Methodology

Turbidometric

Reference Range(s)

Not established

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Methodology

Turbidometric

Reference Range(s)

Not established

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

5 mL random urine - no preservative

Alternative Specimen(s)

Urinalysis transport tube (yellow-top, blue fill line, preservative tube)

Minimum Volume

2 mL

Collection Instructions

Mix well if aliquoting.
Note: Exercise within 24 hours, infection, fever, congestive heart failure, marked hyperglycemia, and marked hypertension may elevate urinary albumin excretion over baseline values.

Transport Container

Plastic urine container

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 6 months

Reject Criteria

Acid preserved urine

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

5 mL random urine - no preservative

Alternative Specimen(s)

Urinalysis transport tube (yellow-top, blue fill line, preservative tube)

Minimum Volume

2 mL

Collection Instructions

Transport Container

Plastic urine container

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 6 months

Reject Criteria

Acid preserved urine

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined

Not offered in Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute (IFD) – San Juan Capistrano. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to find available tests you can order.

In-home collection may be available in your area for purchase through Quest Mobile.

Test Details

Clinical Significance

Test Resources

Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.

The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidance and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.

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