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Urine Microalbumin

November 13, 2019| | 1 Min Read

A urine microalbumin test is a test to detect very small levels of a blood protein (albumin) in your urine. A microalbumin test is used to detect early signs of kidney damage in people who are at risk of […]

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ACR (Albumin Creatinine Ratio)

November 13, 2019| | 1 Min Read

A urine albumin test and albumin to creatinine ratio (ACR) are used to screen for kidney disease in people with chronic conditions, such as diabetes and high blood pressure (hypertension).

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GFR (Glomerular Filtration Rate)

November 13, 2019| | 1 Min Read

A glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is a blood test that checks how well your kidneys are working. … A GFR test is used to help diagnose kidney disease at an early stage, when it is most treatable. GFR may […]

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creatinine clearance

November 13, 2019| | 1 Min Read

The creatinine clearance is a test that allows your doctor to assess your kidney function. It is usually measured using both a blood test and a urine test. … Creatinine clearance testing determines your overall glomerular filtration rate (GFR), […]

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24 hrs Urine Protein

November 13, 2019| | 1 Min Read

A 24-hour urine collection is a simple lab test that measures what’s in your urine. The test is used to check kidney function

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Urine Albumin

November 13, 2019| | 1 Min Read

An albumin test checks urine for a protein called albumin. Albumin is normally found in the blood and filtered by the kidneys. When the kidneys are working as they should, there may be a very small amount […]

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