Microalbumin

Testing Laboratory

Waitematā | Northshore Hospital

Department

Chemical Pathology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

MALB

Test Code (Numeric Code)

0248

Laboratory Handling

Sample Stability

36 hours

Synonyms

Albumin Urine
Albumin Creatinine Ratio

Turnaround Time

2 hours

Specimen Type

• Urine

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• BD Urine Tube (no additive)

Acceptable

• Specimen Container

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

3

No of Samples Required

1

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• BD Urine Tube (no additive)

Acceptable

• Specimen Container

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

3

Aliquot Instructions

Sample Type

• Urine

Transport to Lab

Chilled (2 - 8 degrees Celsius)

Test Method

Principle: Immunoturbidimetric
Reagents: Siemens Atellica CH Microalbumin
Analyser: Siemens Atellica CH

The term microalbumin refers to micro quantities of albumin (it is not a different type of protein molecule).

In diabetic patients, a confirmed abnormal result has prognostic implications for the development of nephropathy and cardiovascular death. However, patients without microalbuminuria have been reported to develop severe secondary complications.

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