Albumin, Timed Urine
Quest Diagnostics
Sample type: Urine
Requires fasting: No
Sample collection required at Quest Diagnostics location
Details
Albumin, Timed Urine - Albumin excreted in the urine (Microalbumin) is a sensitive marker of nephropathy. It is used to screen for early renal disease in diabetic patients.
- Albumin, Urine (Timed)
Estimated days for results: Results should be available in 2 - 5 business days after the sample is collected
Details
Albumin, Timed Urine - Albumin excreted in the urine (Microalbumin) is a sensitive marker of nephropathy. It is used to screen for early renal disease in diabetic patients.
What type of sample is required for this test?
5 mL urine aliquot from a well-mixed timed urine collection - no preservative
Test Resources
For more information, please consult your healthcare provider.
2–5 business days
Albumin, Excretion Rate <20 mcg/min
The ADA defines abnormalities in albumin excretion as follows:
Category Result (mcg/min)
Normal <20
Microalbuminuria 20–199
Clinical albuminuria ≥200
The ADA recommends that at least two of three specimens collected within a 3–6 month period be abnormal before considering a patient to be within a diagnostic category.
The ADA defines abnormalities in albumin excretion as follows:
Category Result (mcg/min)
Normal <20
Microalbuminuria 20–199
Clinical albuminuria ≥200
The ADA recommends that at least two of three specimens collected within a 3–6 month period be abnormal before considering a patient to be within a diagnostic category.
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 timed 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
