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Quest Diagnostics

Albumin, 24-Hour Urine without Creatinine

Quest Diagnostics

Sample type: Urine

Requires fasting: No

Sample collection required at Quest Diagnostics location

Details

This test checks for albumin (a type of protein) in urine over a 24-hour period. Finding albumin in urine can be an early sign of kidney disease, making this test especially important for people with diabetes to help catch kidney issues early.

  • Albumin, 24 Hour Urine

Estimated days for results: Results should be available in 2 - 5 business days after the sample is collected

Details
Albumin, 24-Hour Urine without Creatinine - This test checks for albumin (a type of protein) in your urine over a 24-hour period. Finding albumin in urine can be an early sign of kidney disease, making this test especially important for people with diabetes to help catch kidney issues early.

What patients is this test right for?
This test is particularly useful for individuals with diabetes, as they are at a higher risk of kidney disease. It helps in early detection and management of kidney health.

What type of sample is required for this test?
A total of 5 mL urine collected over a 24-hour period without any preservatives.

2–5 business days

Albumin, 24-hour Ur  <30 mg/24 h
Albumin, 24-hour Ur  <20 mcg/min

  • Liver/Gallbladder
  • Kidney
  • Urinalysis

Collection Options with Fullscript
Sample collection requires a test kit that can be picked up at a nearby Quest Diagnostics Patient Service Center.

Quest Diagnostics Patient Service Centers (PSC)

  • Location: Visit a nearby Quest Diagnostics Patient Service Center.
  • Cost: $10 sample collection fee (paid during lab order checkout).
  • Scheduling: Schedule your appointment here. Appointments are recommended to reduce wait times. Walk-ins are accepted, but may experience delays. Aim to arrive 10 minutes before your appointment.
  • Collection Instructions:
    • Bring a valid ID.
    • Bring your digital or printed requisition form, available in the Labs tab of your Fullscript account.
  • Check-in: Scan the QR code from your confirmation email or follow kiosk instructions.
  • More Info: Quest Diagnostics collection guide
 Specimen
  • Preferred Specimen(s): 5 mL urine aliquot from a well mixed 24-hour urine collection - no preservative 
  • Alternative: NA 
  • Minimum Volume: 2 mL 
  • Collection Instructions: NA 
 Storage and shipping instructions
  • Transport Container: Preservative-free urine collection container 
  • Transport Temperature: Room Temperature 
  • Specimen Stability: 
    • Room temperature: 7 days 
    • Refrigerated: 14 days 
    • Frozen: 6 months 
  • Reject Criteria: 
    • Acid preserved urine 
State restrictions:

Patient can't order this test if they are located in Hawaii, Puerto Rico, New Jersey, New York, or Rhode Island

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