| 1. This test is used to aid the diagnosis and to monitor chronic kidney disease. Change in albumin levels may reflect response to therapy and risk for progression of disease. |
| 2. Microalbumin is a term used to describe urine albumin levels not detected by a dipstick test. Macroalbuminuria is used to describe albumin levels that can be detected by dipstick (see table above for approximate levels). |
| 3. A decrease in urine albumin may be associated with improved renal and cardiovascular outcomes. |
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| Sources: |
| 1. Laboratory Standards in the Diagnosis and Monitoring of Therapy (for Microalbuminuria); eJIFICC 20/01 2009; http://www.ifcc.org |
| 2. National Kidney Disease Educational Program; Urine Albumin-to Creatinine Ratio In Evaluation Patients with Diabetes for Kidney Disease; NIH Publication No 10-6286, March 2010. |