Microalbumin (Urine)
Also called: Urine Microalbumin, UACR
Detects early kidney damage in diabetes — long before standard tests turn abnormal.
- Duration
- 5 min
- Report
- 24 hours
- Sample
- Urine
- Fasting
- Not needed
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What this test is
Microalbumin measures small amounts of albumin protein in urine — too little to show up on a standard urine test, but enough to indicate early kidney damage from diabetes or hypertension. Annual screening is recommended for everyone with diabetes; positive results trigger earlier and more intensive blood-pressure and sugar control to halt progression.
When you need this test
- Annual screening for diabetes (all types)
- Annual screening for hypertension over age 50
- Family history of kidney disease
How to prepare
- Collect a midstream urine sample at the centre.
- Avoid heavy exercise in the 24 hours before — can transiently raise albumin.
- Mention any UTI symptoms — infection invalidates the result.
Why DiagnoHouse for this test
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Quality-audited blood, urine, and stool analysis.
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Most pathology reports ready within 4 hours of collection.
Calibrated equipment
Analysers calibrated daily; quality controls run with every batch.
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FAQs
Why test if regular urine test is normal?
Standard urine tests only detect protein after significant damage. Microalbumin catches it years earlier, when prevention is still possible.What if it's positive?
Your doctor will tighten blood-pressure and sugar control, often add an ACE inhibitor (which protects kidneys), and repeat the test in 3 months.How often should diabetics test?
Annually — earlier if blood-pressure control is poor or other complications appear.
Need help choosing?
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