Chemistry
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Human

Microalbumin

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C L I N I C A L  U S E

Urine albumin, creatinine, and albumin-to-creatinine ratio — used to detect early kidney involvement in residents with diabetes or hypertension.

S P E C I M E N  R E Q U I R E M E N T S

Specimen type

Urine

Minimum volume

4 mL

Container / kit

BD Vacutainer Urinalysis Preservative 8.0 mL round bottom tube (tiger top)

Patient prep

Clean site well

S TA B I L I T Y  &  T R A N S P O RT

Stability

48 hours

Storage

Ambient