The Micral test measures the amount of Albumin in your urine through a urinalysis. It also indicates whether your kidneys are functioning well and whether you are at risk for kidney disease. The Albumin levels in the urine sample suggest that you have kidney damage.
The kidneys eliminate waste products from the bloodstream and help regulate the water fluid levels inside the body. Good protein, like Albumin, remains within the body while the kidney flushes out Creatinine, which is waste from the blood.
The Micral test is usually done with a Creatinine test due to the relationship between Albumin and Creatinine: the urine Albumine-Creatinine Ratio (uACR). If the patient’s urine Creatinine levels are low and Albumin levels are high, then it means the patient has kidney damage.
Further tests are needed if you have underlying conditions and symptoms, especially if your Executive Check-up and Pre-employment Exam results are not normal.
Symptoms of kidney damage are:
- Foamy urine
- Edema (Swelling of the hands, feet, abdomen and face)
Those who are at risk for kidney disease also include the following:
- Those who have Diabetes
- Those who have Hypertension
- Those who have a family history of Diabetes, High blood pressure, and High blood disease
- Those who are obese
- Those who have African American, Asian, Hispanic, and American Indian ethnicity
The Micral Test is included in the following package:
Why Take A Micral Test
- Detection of Kidney Disease —The test helps detect kidney damage and disease. The presence of Albumin in one’s urine indicates kidney damage.
- Essential for High-Risk Individuals — Kidney damage is a complication of Diabetes. People at high risk can benefit from taking the test through early detection, diagnosis, treatment, and management of their risk factors.
Micral Test Urine Procedure
Before The Test
Before the test, there are some things you may need to do.
- Avoid too much exercise – Exercise will temporarily raise the albumin levels in your urine.
- Refrain from eating a day before the test – Meat, in particular, will increase your creatinine levels.
Micral Test Cost
The price of our Micral test is PHP 330.00.
FAQs
What does a positive microalbumin test result mean?
A positive microalbumin test result may indicate that you have kidney damage and a high risk of heart disease.
What does it mean if microalbumin is high?
A high microalbumin level may indicate that you are also at risk for heart disease. However, it is still possible to manage your health risks, especially with immediate treatment and lifestyle changes.
How do I lower my urine microalbumin?
You can lower your urine microalbumin through medications and lifestyle changes, which include:
- Switching to a low-salt diet
- Exercising regularly
- Quitting smoking
- Maintaining a healthy weight
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