Microalbuminuria test
From DrKoop's partner site on prostate, ProstateCommons.com
Normally, there is less than 43 milligrams per day of albumin in urine. What abnormal results mean If the level of proteins in the urine is too high, this indicates a problem with kidney function. Albuminuria is when albumin is too high in the urine. It is a typical finding of disorders such as diabetic nephropathy. The beginning of this condition is called microalbuminuria.
Review Date: 03/02/2006  advertisement
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