Albumin, 24-hour urine | KK Women's and Children's Hospital

Specimen Container

24 hrs urine container (No preservative)
(To be obtained from DPLM Client Services, after office hour call extension #1352)

Specimen Requirement

Urine preferably refrigerated during collection. Total 24-hour urine volume must be clearly indicated.

Orderable as Urgent?

Turn Around Time

Average 3 hrs ( 2 - 4 hrs)

Reference Value(s)

Albumin, 24-hour urine	Normal: < 30 mg/day
	Moderate Albuminuria: 30 to 300 mg/day
	Severe Albuminuria: > 300 mg/day

Testing Laboratory Location

KKH

Laboratory

Clinical Chemistry

Contact Number

6394 1383

Day and Time Performed

Daily

Orderable on CPOE?

Yes

Downtime Form

Clinical Chemistry - Form A

Additional Information

Patient should be well as baseline. They should have no urinary tract infection, no acute febrile illness, no intense exercise within the previous 24hrs and not be menstruating.

Change History Notes

07 Sep 2024 10:00 AM

Update of Reference Value.
17 Jan 2024 12:00 AM

New test effective 18 Jan 2024

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Last Updated - 27 Jun 2025