Urine Microalbumin Test
This test measures the amount of a protein called albumin in your urine.
A urine microalbumin is a test that can detect small amounts of a protein called albumin in your urine.
- Measuring the amount of albumin in the urine can help determine if you have kidney problems.
- Other measurements are often used to assess kidney function (i.e., albumin/creatinine ratio). Creatinine is a chemical that circulates in the blood and comes from the breakdown of muscle tissue.
- The urine microalbumin test is most often measured in people who have diabetes.
For this test, you will urinate into a cup.
- Some medicines may affect the color of your urine.
- Your healthcare provider will tell you if you need to stop taking any medications before the test.
What should I ask my healthcare provider before having this test?
- Is there any special preparation for the test? (If so, get clear instructions on what you need to do.)
- What is the reason for the test? Will the test results change my treatment plan? If not, do I need the test?
Source UHC.com
Also known as:
Urine Protein TestUrine Microalbumin TestProtein in Urine TestProtein in UrineMicroalbumin - Kidney Urine TestLaboratory WorkKidney InfectionKidney FailureKidney DiseaseKidney DamageAlbumin
A urine microalbumin is a test that can detect small amounts of a protein called albumin in your urine.
- Measuring the amount of albumin in the urine can help determine if you have kidney problems.
- Other measurements are often used to assess kidney function (i.e., albumin/creatinine ratio). Creatinine is a chemical that circulates in the blood and comes from the breakdown of muscle tissue.
- The urine microalbumin test is most often measured in people who have diabetes.
For this test, you will urinate into a cup.
- Some medicines may affect the color of your urine.
- Your healthcare provider will tell you if you need to stop taking any medications before the test.
What should I ask my healthcare provider before having this test?
- Is there any special preparation for the test? (If so, get clear instructions on what you need to do.)
- What is the reason for the test? Will the test results change my treatment plan? If not, do I need the test?
Source UHC.com
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