Urine Albumin

You need to provide

Urine

This test is for

Male, Female

Test Preparation

Urine sample must preferably be the midstream urine (part of urine that comes after first and before the last stream). Collect the urine sample in a sealed and sterile container provided by our sample collection professional. Make sure that the container doesn't come in contact with your skin. Women are advised not to give the sample during the menstrual period unless prescribed.

Understanding Urine Albumin

What is Urine Albumin?

Urine albumin is a test to measure the amount of albumin in urine . Albumin is a protein found in blood and plays a vital role in body functions. It is filtered by kidneys and excreted in the urine in very low amount. The presence of high level of albumin in the urine is usually an indication of a kidney disease. This test is crucial as it helps to detect a kidney problem at an early stage even before the onset of any other symptoms.

This test is recommended on a regular basis to the patients suffering from diabetes and hypertension as they are more prone to kidney problems. Sometimes a very low amount of albumin can indicate urinary tract infection as well.