MICROALBUMIN TEST RESULT

[Sigin]

My lab report of RFT shows it consists of 1.2 mg/dl creatinine and microalbumin test shows microalbumin of 63 mg but the normal range is 0 to 30. So what should i need to do ? What medications are needed to bring my microalbumin level to be normal ? Is that level shows any kidney damage ?

[MAS_Nurse]

Hello Sigin,

Welcome to our community, I note this is your first post. You will find folks here are supportive and informative. In the first instance, I suggest that you have a chat with your doctor about what your test results mean. He/she, knows your medical history, your medications etc., and can hopefully put your mind at ease, but also refer you onto a kidney specialist if necessary.

It looks as if your creatinine is within normal limits, but your microalbumin is high. This can indicate kidney disease, but may also be caused by other factors. As you may be aware, Albumin is a blood protein, that makes up half the protein in your blood. Creatinine is the waste product of muscles and filtered through the kidneys, and is a good indicator of kidney health.

Take a look at these evidence-based UK websites with reference to CKD and what the blood test results may mean. Scroll down through the menus for more information:

Edinburgh Renal Unit (Edren): edren.org/ren/edren-info/bl...

NHS: nhs.uk/conditions/acr-test/

Lab Tests online: labtestsonline.org.uk/tests...

Hope this helps. Keep in touch. Ok folks please pop by to welcome this new member.

Best wishes,

MAS Nurse and Moderator

[Sigin in reply to MAS_Nurse]

Thanks a lot for the reply😁..I consulted a doctor now and he said my bp is normal and this rise in microalbumin may be due to the high temperature and lack of water in body..

[RickHow]

Welcome to the group. The nurse gave you the best advice. But also you are natural to worry and wonder. But really do not jump to the conclusion that you need medication, or have to do something, or that your kidney has a major problem. You are doing the best thing which is you are in the hands of a doctor. He knows (we do not) what your history is, what medications you are taking, your blood, your urine, and if you have any other health problems or disease. All that knowledge is needed to know what to do. The doctor mentioned you recently apparently had a high temperature (and perhaps meds) and are dehydrated. He/she does not seem concerned. You did not mention, but I imagine he has scheduled you for another test to see if the result changes and this was just a one time thing (perhaps in the near future). In the meantime stay hydrated. See what the next test brings. I say that knowing full well that waiting is the hardest part. But until they find the reason for the results (or it goes away) there is not much you can do without a doctors direction.