Description
Albumin is a blood protein, and this test is used to determine early signs of kidney damage in individuals at risk of developing kidney disease. This test also used to screen for and help diagnose a liver disorder and evaluate nutritional status. Albumin is a protein made by the liver. It retains fluid from leaking out of blood vessels, nourishes tissues, and transports hormones, vitamins, drugs, and substances like calcium throughout the body. Albumin is one of the first proteins to leak when the kidneys become damaged. Albumin/Creatinine Ratio, Timed Urine - This test measures the amount of albumin, a large protein, in urine. The presence of albumin in urine may be useful as an early marker of kidney damage. Because the kidneys usually excrete only small molecules into urine, even low levels of albumin in urine (microalbuminuria) may suggest kidney injury.
This test recommended as part of a routine checkup; Those experiencing symptoms of a liver disorder or kidney disease; Those experiencing unintentional weight loss or have symptoms associated with malnutrition. Healthy kidneys filter waste and toxins from the blood and hang on to the healthy components, including proteins such as albumin. Kidney damage can cause proteins to leak through the kidneys and exit the body via urine. Test results should be interpreted in the context of pertinent clinical and family history and physical examination findings.
