This test is aslo known as Albumin Creatinine ratio, Albumin-Creatinine Ratio Urine, MACR, Microalbumin, Urine Microalbumin, Microalbuminuria, Urine Albumin, Microalbumin-Creatinine Ratio, ACR, Urine ACR, Microalbumin (MAU) - Spot Urine Test.
The test is used for screening & diagnosis of kidney disease & also aids in tracking the progression of disease and how well the kidneys respond to treatment.
Albumin is a protein that normally found in the blood & your body uses for tissue growth and repair. Generally, the kidneys prevent most albumin from entering the urine. But if your kidneys aren’t working properly, albumin starts to leak into your urine.
A microalbumin urine spot/random test checks for small (micro) amounts of albumin in your urine (at levels so small a regular urine test might not find them) because abnormal amounts of this protein can be a sign of kidney disease.
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Microalbumin Urine - Spot/Random test may be ordered by your healthcare provider in the following situations:
Diabetes Monitoring: People with diabetes, particularly type 1 and type 2 diabetes, are at an increased risk of developing kidney disease. Regular monitoring of albumin levels in the urine helps to detect early signs of kidney damage in you with diabetes.
Hypertension: High blood pressure is another common risk factor for kidney disease. The test is ordered to assess kidney function and detect signs of kidney damage in you with hypertension.
Other Conditions and Risk Factors: The test may be ordered if you have a family history of kidney disease, a history of kidney damage, or other risk factors such as obesity, heart disease, or certain medications that can potentially cause kidney problems.
No special preparations required.
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24 to 72 hrs.
A blood sample drawn from a vein in your arm known as "Vanipuncture".
Sample report in a format
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