Urine Albumin-Creatinine Ratio (uACR) | National Kidney Foundation
The uACR is a simple urine test that's part of a routine exam. Blood or protein in the urine may be a sign of kidney disease. A normal amount of albumin in your urine is less than 30 mg/g. Anything above 30 mg/g may mean you have kidney disease, even if your estimated glomerular filtration (eGFR) number is above 60.
What is the uACR? The urine albumin-creatinine ratio (uACR) shows whether you have albumin in your urine. Albumin is a type of protein that's normally found in the blood. Your body needs protein. It's an important nutrient that helps build muscle, repair tissue, and fight infection. But it should be in your blood, not your urine. When you have albumin (protein) in your urine, it is called albuminuria or proteinuria. One of the main jobs of your kidneys is to filter your blood. Your kidneys keep important things your body needs inside your blood, like protein. They also remove things your…
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