MICROALBUMIN TEST

The microalbumin test is a diagnostic test used to detect small quantities of albumin in the blood. The level detected is so minute that the regular urine test cannot detect it. Albumin is a protein made in the liver that helps in retaining fluid in the blood so that it does not leak into other tissues. It also transports substances such as vitamins, hormones, and enzymes through the body. The presence of albumin in urine indicates early signs of kidney damage in people who are at risk of developing kidney disease. It also indicates that you are at a higher risk of heart disease. Acid-base imbalance, urinary tract infection, and blood in urine also result in the presence of blood in the urine.