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Alternative Names:

Urine Albumin

Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

UALBT

Specimen Types:

Urine 24 hour

Container Types:

Urine Bottle PLAIN

Adults Volume or Mass:

1 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

1 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

This test is not indicated if urine Total Protein is >0.3 g/L.

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:

Room Temperature

Assay Frequency:

24/7

MBS Rebatable:

Yes

MBS Item No.:

66500

Billing Information:

Also MBS Item Nos 66503, 66506, 66509 and 66512

Additional Notes:

This test is performed on the Abbott Alinity

Reference Range: < 30 mg/day

Spot urine albumin creatinine ratio: male < 2.5 mg/mmol

Spot urine albumin creatinine ratio: female < 3.5 mg/mmol

Ref Range Source: Abbott Alinity kit insert H15651R01, Nov 2020