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Diy Test For Blood In Urine
This test looks for a protein called albumin in a urine sample.
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How the test is performed
You may be asked to give a small sample of urine while at your doctor's office.
You may have to collect all of your urine at home. This may be for 4 hours, overnight, or 24 hours. To do this, you will use a container with a cap. You will get this from your doctor. You may also need to have blood tests to look for kidney damage.
How to prepare for the test
No special preparation...
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