Urine Albumin

**Semantic type:** Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein

**Definition:** Albumin protein in urine samples, which is a marker for kidney dysfunction. Persistently elevated concentrations of albumin in the urine can be diagnostic for kidney damage caused by diabetes, high blood pressure, heart failure, cirrhosis, or lupus.

**Synonyms:** - Microalbumin - Urinary Albumin