- Test Name
- Urine Albumin
- Aliases
- Microalbumin; MA24; 24hour microalbumin
- Provincial Mnemonic
- MALU24HD
- LOINC Test Code
- 53532-8
- Description and Primary Use
- First line screening test for early onset nephropathy in patients with diabetes and/or hypertension.
- Reorder interval
- 24h
- TAT
- ≤ 3d
- Test Cost
- Not determined
- Tier
- 1 - General Availability
- Ordering Requirements (Restrictions / Conditions)
No Restrictions
- Required Consultations
- None
- Algorithms and Guidelines
Consult CDA Guideline
- Special Patient Preparation
None
- Special Collection / Transport / Processing Requirements
24 h collection required
- Criteria for Rejection
Please consult specimen stability guide
- Laboratory Service Area
- Clinical Chemistry
- Performing Laboratory / Site
- Selected Category 2, Category 3 and Category 4 laboratory sites
- Last Updated
- 01-Jun-18