Normal Reference Ranges
Adult
< 30 mg/day (or mg/g Cr)
Pediatric
< 30 mg/day (or mg/g Cr)
Clinical Significance
The earliest clinical sign of diabetic nephropathy. Identifying microalbuminuria (30-300 mg/day) allows for early intervention with ACE inhibitors or ARBs.
Causes of High
- Early Diabetic Nephropathy
- Hypertension
- Endothelial dysfunction
Causes of Low
- Normal finding