Microalbumin (Urine)
Microalbumin (urine albumin) measures small amounts of the protein albumin in your urine. Healthy kidneys normally prevent albumin from passing into urine.
Category: Kidney Function
Also known as: microalbumin, urine albumin, urine microalbumin, urinary albumin, malb, mikroalbumin
Reference range: 0–20 mg/L (Source: ABIM)
Standard unit: mg/L
High values may indicate
High microalbumin levels may indicate early kidney damage (nephropathy), often associated with diabetes or high blood pressure.
Low values may indicate
Low or undetectable microalbumin levels are normal and indicate healthy kidney filtration.
Frequently asked questions
- What is a normal Microalbumin (Urine) level?
- A typical reference range for Microalbumin (Urine) is 0–20 mg/L (source: ABIM). Reference ranges vary by laboratory, age, and sex, so always compare against the range on your own lab report.
- What units is Microalbumin (Urine) measured in?
- Microalbumin (Urine) is most commonly reported in mg/L. Labs in different countries may use other units — you can convert between them with BloodId's blood test unit converter.
- Where do Microalbumin (Urine) reference ranges come from?
- BloodId uses ABIM standard reference ranges and educational information from MedlinePlus (see our methodology). Reference ranges still vary by lab, age, and sex, so always compare against your own report.
- Can I track Microalbumin (Urine) over time?
- Yes. Upload results from any lab and BloodId charts your Microalbumin (Urine) over time against its reference range, so you can see whether the trend is rising, falling, or stable.
Related biomarkers
Source: MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine
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