Bone Diseases
Urine albumin to creatinine ratio (ACR), also known as urine microalbumin, helps identify kidney disease that can occur as a complication of diabetes.
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
Usually, healthy kidneys do not pass on the albumin in the urine. Hence, if you have an absence of albumin in urine then you are having healthy kidneys.
You are likely to suffer from liver disease, kidney disease or liver cell damage if your globulin or albumin levels are high.
Globulins are a group of proteins in your blood. They are made in your liver by your immune system.
Typically, your blood albumin levels will rise if you have microalbuminuria.
It may take 3 weeks or more to increase albumin levels naturally.
A normal amount of albumin in your urine is less than 30 mg/g. Anything above 30 mg/g may mean you have kidney disease, even if your estimated glomerular filtration (eGFR) number is above 60.
When albumin levels are high the body is usually severely dehydrated.
A high albumin/globulin ratio suggests underproduction of immunoglobulins as may be seen in some genetic deficiencies and in some leukemias. Further, a high A/G ratio can be a sign of disease in your liver, kidney, or intestines. It's also linked to low thyroid activity and leukemia.
Higher albumin levels may be caused by acute infections, burns, and stress from surgery or a heart attack.
A doctor can perform a set of blood tests known as a total protein, albumin, and albumin/globulin (A/G) ratio.
An albumin blood test is used to check your general health and to see how well your liver and kidneys are working.
Low albumin levels can be a sign of liver or kidney disease or another medical condition. High levels may be a sign of dehydration.
Hepatic Function Test, HFT, LFT
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