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Is Protein And Blood In Urine Always Serious?
A protein urine test measures the amount of proteins, such as albumin, found in a urine sample.
A blood test may also be done to measure the level of albumin. See:
Alternative Names
Urine protein; Albumin - urine; Urine albumin; Proteinuria; Albuminuria
How the test is performed
Urine protein may be tested using a random sample of urine and a dipstick test, or it may require a 24-hour urine sample. See:
How to prepare for the test
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