Urine Microalbumin Test

The Microalbumin - Urine test detects trace amounts of albumin in your urine. Albumin is a protein essential for tissue growth and healing, but it can leak into urine when the kidneys are not functioning properly. Taking the albuminuria does not always indicate actual kidney damage; this is why repeat testing is essential to differentiate between chronic kidney damage and temporary stress on the kidneys. Some common causes of temporary (short-term) albuminuria include dehydration, high-intensity exercise, fever or infection, and exacerbations of heart failure. In contrast, chronic (long-term) albuminuria is often associated with conditions such as diabetes (particularly when blood sugar levels exceed target ranges), hypertension, heart disease or heart failure, and various glomerular diseases. A stable or decreasing urine albumin level may indicate that treatments are effective, and lowering urine albumin levels can reduce the risk of kidney disease progressing to kidney failure. Individuals with diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, or a family history of kidney failure are at increased risk for kidney disease. If you live and want to check your albumin levels, consider getting a Microalbumin - Urine test for diagnosing kidney disease and monitoring its progression.

Monitors treatment progress and detects if the kidneys are not functioning properly.