Albumin/Creatinine Ratio Urine
Understanding Albumin/Creatinine Ratio Urine
What is Albumin/Creatinine Ratio Urine?
The Albumin/Creatinine ratio urine test is used to diagnose a kidney disease. It measures the amount of albumin in the urine and then compares it with the creatinine produced. The presence of albumin in the urine is albuminuria, an indicator of kidney disease.
The Albumin/ Creatinine ratio is done to detect early kidney disease in patients with diabetes or high blood pressure. It is also done as a part of routine health checkups in patients with type 1 and 2 diabetes.
Identifying kidney disease at an early stage can help prevent serious complications. If small amounts of albumin are found in your urine, it doesn't necessarily mean you have kidney disease, this could be due to urinary tract infections or other conditions that can cause albumin to show up in urine.
What is Albumin/Creatinine Ratio Urine used for?
The Albumin/Creatinine Ratio, Urine is done:
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In case if a person has been recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes
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In case if a person had been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes 5 years ago to assess kidney function
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In case a person has type 2 Diabetes then annual testing is required
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In case if a person has high blood pressure for many years
Interpreting Albumin/Creatinine Ratio Urine results
Interpretations
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A high ratio indicates kidney disease. This increased ratio is an indicator of poor kidney function
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Undetectable levels of albumin mean that your kidneys are functioning normally.