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Test Code A124 Alpha-1-Microglobulin, 24 Hour, Urine


Necessary Information


24-Hour volume (in milliliters) is required.



Specimen Required


Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)

Container/Tube: Plastic, 5-mL tube

Specimen Volume: 4 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Collect urine for 24 hours.

2. No added preservative preferred.

3. Mix well before taking 4-mL aliquot.

Additional Information: For multiple collections see Urine Preservatives-Collection and Transportation for 24-Hour Urine Specimens


Specimen Type

Urine

Specimen Minimum Volume

1 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Urine Refrigerated (preferred) 7 days
  Ambient  7 days
  Frozen  7 days

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis Reject
 

Reference Values

Alpha-1-Microglobulin/Creatinine Ratio

Not applicable

 

Alpha-1-Microglobulin Concentration

≥18 years: <23 mg/24 hours

 

Reference values have not been established for patients who are less than 18 years of age.

 

Creatinine

Normal values mg per 24 hours:

Males: 930-2955 mg/24 hours

Females: 603-1783 mg/24 hours

 

Reference values have not been established for patients who are less than 18 years of age.

 

For SI unit Reference Values, see https://www.mayocliniclabs.com/order-tests/si-unit-conversion.html

Day(s) Performed

Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Report Available

1 to 4 days

Specimen Retention Time

7 days

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

CPT Code Information

83883

Urine Preservative Collection Options

Note: The addition of preservative or application of temperature controls must occur within 4 hours of completion of the collection.

Ambient (no additive)

OK

Refrigerate (no additive)

Preferred

Frozen (no additive)

OK

50% Acetic Acid

OK

Boric Acid

OK

Diazolidinyl Urea

No

6M Hydrochloric Acid

No

6M Nitric Acid

No

Sodium Carbonate

No

Thymol

No

Toluene

No