Microalbumin Urine Test
    Microalbumin Urine Test
    Microalbumin Urine Test
    Microalbumin Urine Test

Microalbumin Urine Test

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Worried about your kidney health? This test detects tiny amounts of albumin (a type of protein) in your urine, which can be an early warning sign of kidney disease. It’s especially useful if you have diabetes, high blood pressure, or other risk factors for kidney damage. Detecting microalbumin early can help you take steps to protect your kidneys before serious issues develop.

You'll need to visit The Doctors Laboratory in London to collect your sample as the sample is not suitable for posting.

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Measures microalbumin levels in urine to assess early signs of kidney damage and monitor kidney function.

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What's in the test?

Kidney health

Creatinine urine

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Creatinine is a chemical waste molecule that is generated from normal muscle metabolism. Measurement of this is an indicator of the levels of other waste products in the body. Creatinine is also an accurate marker of kidney function, and may help in diagnosing kidney disease.

Microalbumin - urine

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Albumin is one of the commonest proteins in the blood and is usually either not present, or present at extremely low levels in the urine. Increases in the quantity of albumin in the urine can be an early indicator of chronic kidney disease. This test measures the concentration of albumin in the urine. It is reported without a reference range as it can be affected by levels of hydration. It is used to calculate the albumin : creatinine ratio which takes account of changes in hydration levels.

Microalbumin : creatinine ratio

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Albumin is one of the commonest proteins in the blood and is usually either not present, or present at extremely low levels in the urine. Increases in the quantity of albumin in the urine can be an early indicator of chronic kidney disease. This measurement is of most use in monitoring for damage caused to the kidneys by diabetes, and in monitoring the progress of chronic kidney disease. This test measures the ratio of albumin to creatinine in the urine. This corrects for the effects of hydration on albumin concentration.

How to prepare for your test

Prepare for your Microalbumin Urine Test by following these instructions. You should take this urine sample as soon as possible after waking.

Test limitations
A single abnormal result doesn’t confirm kidney disease—repeat testing may be needed. Other kidney function tests may be recommended for a full assessment.

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    What is a microalbumin test for?

    A microalbumin test is used to detect early signs of kidney damage in people who are at risk of developing kidney disease.

    When should I take my urine sample?

    We recommend that you take your urine sample as soon as possible after waking.

    What is a Microalbumin Urine Test?

    Our urine microalbumin test detects very small levels of the blood protein, albumin, in your urine.