Microalbumin
Early marker of kidney damage
Why it matters: Detects diabetic nephropathy
What Moves It
May increase with:
Diabetes
Hypertension
Glomerulonephritis
May decrease with:
Improved glycemic control
ACE inhibitors
Associated Conditions
Diabetic nephropathyHypertensive kidney disease
Related Markers
Common questions
What is Microalbumin?
Early marker of kidney damage
What might a high or low Microalbumin mean?
Detects diabetic nephropathy
What can affect Microalbumin?
It may be higher with: Diabetes, Hypertension, Glomerulonephritis. It may be lower with: Improved glycemic control, ACE inhibitors.
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