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Urine Albumin
ALB
₱30
CLINICAL USE
Useful in assessing the potential early onset of nephropathy in diabetic patients.
Microalbuminuria- earliest clinical findings of nephropathy
Microalbuminuria- earliest clinical findings of nephropathy
SPECIMEN
Urine
Sterile Container
Sterile, screw-capped, transparent container
Sterile Container
Sterile, screw-capped, transparent container
VOLUME
5mL
TURN-AROUND TIME
Routine:
1 hour
1 hour
Stat:
30 minutes
30 minutes
NOTES
Positive results should be confirmed by a second, first-morning random or 24-hour timed urine specimen