Albumin, Urine (Timed) details
What Albumin, Urine (Timed) shows
Albumin is the main protein in your blood, and healthy kidneys allow only very small amounts into your urine. This test measures albumin in urine collected over a set period, such as overnight or several hours, so that the rate of loss can be worked out. It is used to look for early kidney damage, particularly with diabetes or high blood pressure, and to follow kidney disease over time. A higher result points to more albumin leaking through the kidneys. Hard exercise, fever, infection and high blood sugar can raise it temporarily, and accurate timing and complete collection matter, so a raised result is usually confirmed with repeat testing.
Tests that include Albumin, Urine (Timed)
Albumin excreted in the urine (Microalbumin) is a sensitive marker of nephropathy. It is used to screen for early renal disease in diabetic patients.
- Albumin, Urine (Timed) Measures albumin in urine collected over a set period of time, used to look for and monitor early kidney damage.
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