September 24, 2026
The Urine Albumin Test: The Earliest Sign
What a urine albumin test measures and why it catches kidney damage early.
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Albumin is the main protein in blood. A urine albumin test detects small leaks into urine — often the earliest sign of kidney damage, before symptoms.
Everyone with diabetes or high blood pressure should have a urine albumin test at least yearly.
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