Albuminmsmtur
A urine albumin test measures the amount of albumin protein in your urine to assess kidney function.
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Key facts at a glance
- LOINC
- 108029-0
- Short code
- UAlb
- Synonyms
- Albumin Msmt Ur
- Category
- chemistry
- Sample
- urine
- Container
- Clean-catch urine container or 24-hour urine collection container with preservative
- Units
- not specified
- Ref low
- 0
- Ref high
- 30
- Critical range
- 1.5 not specified – —
- Fasting
- false
- Population
- adult
- Sex
- all
- Age range
- ≥ 0 years
- Method
- Immunoturbidimetric assay or colorimetric method (bromocresol green/bromocresol purple)
- CPT
- 82043
- SNOMED
- 271071001
- Specimen volume
- 10-50 mL for spot collection; 24-hour collection for timed specimens
- Stability
- Room temperature: 24-48 hours; Refrigerated (2-8°C): 7 days; Frozen (-20°C or lower): several weeks to months
- Hemolysis max
- 0
- Lipemia max
- 0
- Icterus max
- 0
- TAT
- 24–72 hours
- Order
- routine
What is this test?
A urine albumin test detects the presence of albumin, a protein made by your liver, in your urine. Normally, healthy kidneys filter waste from your blood while keeping proteins like albumin in your bloodstream. When kidneys are damaged, they may allow albumin to leak into urine, a condition called albuminuria or proteinuria.
How is the test performed?
The test requires a urine sample, typically collected as a random urine sample or a 24-hour urine collection. Your healthcare provider may also order an albumin-to-creatinine ratio (ACR) test, which compares albumin levels to creatinine (a waste product) in the urine for more accurate results.
Why is this test important?
Detecting albumin in urine is crucial because it is often one of the earliest signs of kidney damage. Early detection allows for timely intervention to prevent further kidney deterioration and complications.
Reference range
0-30 mg/24 hnot specified
No fasting required. Preferably 24-hour urine collection or first-morning void; avoid vigorous exercise for 24 h prior.
Clinical interpretation
How abnormal results are interpreted and what conditions they suggest.
◆Associated findings1
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to fast before this test?
What do the results mean?
Can exercise or diet affect the results?
How often should I be tested?
Is the test painful?
Sources
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