Albumin, 24-hour urine

RU0009

Synonym(s):
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? No
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