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Test Details

Alpha-1-microglobulin Test

General Info:

Description:

The urinary alpha-1-microglobulin (α1m) test evaluates particularly proximal tubule resorption. Hepatocytes synthesize this protein, freely filtered across the glomerulus, and subsequently avidly reabsorbed by the proximal tubule. This test helps Healthcare professionals detect impaired tubular reabsorption, acute kidney injury (AKI), chronic kidney damage, and the need for dialysis post-non oliguric AKI.

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: 

Urine

Container Type: 

Urine Cup

Volume: 

5 ml

Volume Unit: 

ml

Storage Condition:

02 - 08 °C

Sample Add-on Stability: 

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