KCl co-transporter and Gardos channel activity, alongside age, were identified as the strongest independent predictors
of microalbuminuria.
Not exact matches
When your veterinarian suspects early kidney damage in your pet, tests for increases in protein leakage (
microalbuminuria) into your pet's urine are a more accurate indications
of kidney problems.
The
microalbuminuria test that I mentioned earlier warns veterinarians
of this problem much earlier than a simple dipstick protein - positive reaction.
Blood urea nitrogen (= BUN), creatinine, phosphorus, urine specific gravity, urine pH, protein and / or
microalbuminuria (Many
of the urine tests also give veterinarians clues as to your pet's hydration / dehydration status)
Another study that measured both albumin excretion and glycemic control in 1,613 patients with type 1 diabetes found that the risk
of having
microalbuminuria increased abruptly at HbA1c values > 8.1 % (32).