₹600.00
Overview
What is MICROALBUMIN/ALBUMIN, 24-HOUR URINE
Microalbumin is the term for minute levels of the protein albumin in your urine. It could be the initial indication of renal damage. This is a highly sensitive marker of kidney injury. It aids in the identification of diabetic people who may develop chronic renal disease. The amount of albumin in a 24-hour urine sample is measured by this test.
Parameters
Doctor Information
Pre-test Information
No special preparation required
Report Delivery
Daily
Code
U031
Category
Stability Room
6 hrs
Stability Refrigerated
1 week
Stability Frozen
3 months
Method
Immunoturbidimetry
Specimen
15 mL (10 mL min.) aliquot of 24-hour urine in a sterile screw capped container. Do not use preservatives. Record 24 hour volume on test request form and urine container. Ship refrigerated or frozen.
Usage
Albumin excretion rate (AER)/24 hours microalbumin/albumin in urine is a sensitive and specific measure of kidney damage. Urinalysis for albuminuria has been accepted as a useful way of identifying patients at risk of progressive Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and its classification. Increased urinary albumin excretion is highly predictive of Diabetic Nephropathy, End-stage renal disease, Cardiovascular mortality, and total mortality in patients with Diabetes Mellitus.