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Test Code RA1U Alpha-1-Microglobulin, Random, Urine


Specimen Required


Container/Tube: Plastic, 5-mL tube

Specimen Volume: 5 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Collect a random urine specimen.

2. No preservative.


Specimen Type

Urine

Specimen Minimum Volume

1 mL

Specimen Stability Information

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

Reject Due To

  All specimens will be evaluated at Mayo Clinic Laboratories for test suitability.

Reference Values

ALPHA 1- MICROGLOBULIN/CREATININE RATIO:

≥18 years: <35 mg/g creatinine

Reference values have not been established for patients younger than 18 years of age.

 

CREATININE:

≥18 years old: 16-326 mg/dL

Reference values have not been established for patients younger than 18 years of age.

Day(s) Performed

Monday, Wednesday and Friday

Report Available

1 to 4 days

Specimen Retention Time

7 days

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

CPT Code Information

83883

82570