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What's the priiciple of the albumin creatinine ratio test?
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 22 Aug 2023
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.
An albumin blood test is used to check your general health and to see how well your liver and kidneys are working.
Last updated on 16 Aug 2023
It may take 3 weeks or more to increase albumin levels naturally.
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.
Hepatic Function Test, HFT, LFT
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