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Urine albumin (24 hour)

Urine tests · also printed as 24h urine albumin, 24 hour urine albumin, Urinary albumin excretion, UAE, Albumin excretion rate

Typical UK adult rangebelow 30 mg/24h

Ranges vary between laboratories; the range printed on the report takes precedence.

What this test measures

The total albumin lost in urine over a day, from a timed collection.

Why doctors request it

Now uncommon; the ACR does the same job on a single sample.

What commonly pushes it up

What commonly pushes it down

Everyday reasons for a value outside the range

About the sample

Every drop for exactly 24 hours.

Written by a UK consultant physician. Typical UK adult reference ranges; your laboratory's own printed range takes precedence.

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This is an educational summary of results you uploaded. It is not medical advice, a diagnosis or a treatment plan, and it does not replace the doctor who requested the test. If you are worried, or a result is marked outside range, discuss it with your doctor. Written and reviewed by a UK consultant physician. Reference ranges vary between laboratories.