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Alternative Names:

Microalbuminuria
Urine Alb/Creat Ratio
Urine ACR

Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

UMA

Medicare rebatable:

Yes

Specimen Types:

Urine random

Container Types:

Plain 70mL pot

Adults Volume or Mass:

70 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

10 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

Collect at ambient temperature
Retrospective testing within 6 days

Early morning spot urine sample is the preferred sample for microalbuminuria.

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature

Assay Frequency:

Daily

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