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Urine Tests

Albumin Test

Albumin is a protein that should not be present in the urine, and when present, is indicative of kidney malfunction.

Albumin Dipstick Test. Albumin levels can be measured by putting a chemically treated dipstick into a urine sample. The stick will change colour in the presence of albumin.

Albumin: Creatine (ACR) Urine Test. This test calculates the albumin and creatine (waste product) ratio in a sample of urine.

If you have albumin in your urine the test may need to be done several times (either method) to get an accurate measurement.

To read about blood tests, biopsies, imaging tests, and screening tests, read here.
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