What does a high microalbumin creatinine ratio mean?

What does a high microalbumin creatinine ratio mean?

If your microalbumin creatinine ratio shows albumin in your urine, you may get tested again to confirm the results. If your results continue to show albumin in urine, it may mean you have early-stage kidney disease. If your test results show high levels of albumin, it may mean you have kidney failure.

What is abnormal urine albumin creatinine ratio?

A very high ACR level indicates more severe kidney disease. A very low ACR value probably means your kidneys are functioning normally. If diabetes is well managed, it’s easier to control or prevent complications developing, such as high blood pressure, which can sometimes lead to kidney disease.

What causes elevated microalbumin levels?

Elevated microalbumin levels in the urine indicate that your kidneys are leaking protein. There are many conditions that can cause this, and for all of these it is really important to speak to your doctor about this result. The most common causes of elevated protein in the urine is diabetes or high blood pressure (hypertension).

How to calculate albumin creatinine ratio?

To convert microalbum and urine creatinine to the useful ratio first make sure both values are expressed as mg/L or mg/ml. Divide the microalbumin concentration by the creatinine concentration. Multiply the resulting ratio by 1,000 to get mg albumin over grams creatinine.

What medications can cause high microalbumin?

The health care provider may tell you to temporarily stop taking certain medicines that can affect the test. Drugs that can increase albumin levels include: Anabolic steroids. Androgens. Growth hormone. Insulin.

What causes high microalbumin levels in urine?

Finding microalbumin in your urine also may mean you are at a higher risk for heart disease. Higher levels of microalbumin may also be caused by blood in your urine, a urinary tract infection, and an acid-base imbalance in your blood.