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11/03/08 03:55 PM

"I just had a urine albumin test done and it seems much higher then all my other past tests. I'm wondering what could have made it higher?"
Asked By: heie0008  
Category: Kidney Disease

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My test gave me a 167 which would indicate microalbuminuria. I was reading that some things could make the test higher such as having a UTI, taking antibiotics, and having your period. The day I took the test was the last day of my period and I just had a UTI and took antibiotics ~10 days ago. Could this explain the high result? (I know the test needs to be re-done anyway, but it would really help my fears knowing that it might be a false high)

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11/22/08 07:52 PM

Hello, A microalbumin test checks the urine for the presence of a protein called albumin. Albumin is normally found in the blood and filtered by the kidneys. When the kidneys are working properly, albumin is not present in the urine. However, when the kidneys are damaged, small amounts of albumin leak into the urine. This condition is called microalbuminuria. Reasons why the results may not be helpful include: urinary tract infections, high blood pressure, heart failure, or a high fever during an infection. Exercising just before the test. Taking medicines, such as aspirin, corticosteroids, and some antibiotics, such as amoxicillin. Having menstrual bleeding or vaginal discharge, which may temporarily affect the urine sample. When your kidneys do not work well and leak between 165 and 300 mg of albumin in 24 hours, your doctor may check your urine more often to watch for kidney damage. Take care.
Answered By: Liz Quintana
Accreditations: EdD, RD, LD, CDE
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