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Albumin, 24-hour urine

Test Code:

RU0009

Synonym(s):

Specimen Container

24 hrs urine container (No preservative)
(To be obtained from DPLM Client Services, after office hour call extension #1352)

Specimen Requirement

​Urine preferably refrigerated during collection. Total 24-hour urine volume must be clearly indicated.

Specimen Storage / Transport

Method

 

Orderable as STAT?

No

Turn Around Time

​​Average 3 hrs ( 2 - 4 hrs)

Reference Value(s)

Albumin, 24-hour urine

Normal: < 30 mg/day

Moderate Albuminuria: 30 to 300 mg/day

Severe Albuminuria: > 300 mg/day

Testing Laboratory Location

​KKH

Laboratory

Clinical Chemistry

Contact Number

6394 1383

Day and Time Performed

​Daily

Orderable on CPOE?

Yes

Additional Information

Patient should be well as baseline. They should have no urinary tract infection, no acute febrile illness, no intense exercise within the previous 24hrs and not be menstruating.

Change History Notes

Others

Keywords

24hr Urine Albumin Albumin, 24-hour urine RU0009
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