Microalbumin is not a measurement of a small size albumin molecule but measurement of low concentrations of urinary albumin in diabetes to identify early renal impairment. Microalbuminuria tests measure concentrations of albumin that are lower than levels that can be detected with routine urine dipstick tests for protein.
Timed, overnight, and first morning specimens can be screened for microalbuminuria. Quantitative measurements are also utilized for screening of renal impairment and for monitoring treatment.
