This test looks for a protein called albumin in a urine sample.
See also: Urine albumin How the test is performed You will
usually be asked to give a small sample of urine while at your
doctor's office. Rarely, you may have to collect all of your
urine at home. This may be for 4 hours, overnight, or 24 hours.
To do this, you will use a container with a cap. You will get
this from your doctor. You may also need to have blood tests to
look for kidney damage. How to prepare for the test No special
preparation is necessary for this test. Why the test is
performed Anyone with diabetes should have this test yearly. The
test checks for signs of early kidney problems People with
diabetes have a higher risk of kidney damage. In the early
stages of kidney problems, you may have no other symptoms. Even
other blood tests may be normal. Your doctor will want to see if
you have any kidney damage before it has become very bad. This
helps you get treatment before the problem gets worse. People
with severe kidney damage may n