This albumin is a protein needed for tissue growth and healing. It can leak into your urine when your kidneys are not working as they should be. This test can find out if diabetes has damaged your kidneys or not.
It is recommended:To monitor early kidney disease in patients with diabetes or other risk factors such as high blood pressure (hypertension).The albumin/creatinine ratio (ACR) test is crucial as it helps to detect a kidney problem at an early stage, even before the onset of any symptoms.It is done as a routine health check-up for patients with hypertension and type 1 or 2 diabetes.
The Microalbumin Creatinine Ratio Urine (ALB/CREAT Ratio) test is done to:Measure the amount of albumin in the urine.Albumin is a protein that is found in the blood and is filtered by the kidneys. It is excreted in the form of urine in a very small amount. The appearance of a high level of albumin in the urine is usually an indication of kidney disease.Usually, albumin and creatinine tests are done randomly (not timed) in the urine samples, and the results are used to calculate an albumin/creatinine ratio (ACR). The test gives a more accurate indication of how much albumin is being released into the urine.The presence of small levels of albumin in the urine can be an early indicator of kidney disease. The term refers to a condition in which a small amount of albumin is present in the urine, while the term refers to a condition where there is any rise in albumin levels in the urine.
You will get the reports within 6 hours after the collection of the blood sample.
The cost of the Microalbumin Creatinine Ratio Urine (ALB/CREAT Ratio) test is Rs. 500.
The Microalbumin Creatinine Ratio Urine (ALB/CREAT Ratio) test is prescribed by your doctor after a complete assessment of your symptoms and conditions.
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We require a urine sample for this test.
This test can be taken at any time during the day.
Fasting is not required for this test.
There are no specific precautions for this test.
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