Microalbumin Creatinine Ratio - Urine Test

Test Details

The Microalbumin Creatinine Ratio Urine test assesses the presence of albumin in your urine compared to creatinine. Albumin is a protein found in the blood while creatinine is a waste product from muscle metabolism. Healthy kidneys filter out waste products from the blood, preventing larger molecules, such as albumin, from passing in the urine. Normally, only minimal or no albumin is present in urine. However, higher amounts of albumin may leak into the urine when kidney function is compromised. Referred to as albuminuria or proteinuria, this can signal potential kidney impairment that requires further evaluation and management, especially in people with risk factors such as diabetes or hypertension. This test therefore helps in the early detection of kidney damage or disease and allows for timely intervention to prevent their progression.