The Kidney Health test is a rapid test to detect qualitative levels of albumin in human urine. During testing, a urine specimen migrates upward by capillary action. A positive urine specimen will not generate a coloured line in the test line region, while a negative urine specimen will generate a line in the test line region.

Microalbuminuria (MAU) is a term to describe a moderate increase in the level of urine albumin. It is also named urine microalbuminuria (UMA or mALB). Albumin is a normal protein in the blood, but under physiological conditions it can be detected in very small in the urine. MAU occurs when the kidney leaks small amounts of albumin into the urine, which means that increased excretion of albumin is an early indicator of glomerular disease.
Research shows that MAU can be caused by diabetic nephropathy, hypertension, and cardiac insufficiency.

1. Allow the test kit to reach room temperature before use.

2. Collect a urine specimen by a disposable plastic or glass container. Ensure it is clean, dry and does not contain any preservatives.

3. Remove the test kit from the foil pouch. The test kit should be used as soon as possible.

Strip: Dip the test strip in the urine sample up to the max line for at least 10-15 seconds. Do not pass max line. Take the strip out of the specimen and place it on a non-absorbent, flat surface.

Cassette: Place the cassette on a clean and level surface. Hold the dropper vertically and transfer 2 full drops of urine (approx 80 l) to the specimen well (S), and then start the timer. Avoid trapping air bubbles in the specimen well (S).

Midstream: Dip the midstream vertically in the urine specimen for at least 10-15 seconds. Do not immerse the plastic part of the midstream. Take the midstream out of the specimen and place it on a non-absorbent flat surface.

4. Wait for the coloured line(s) to appear. Read the result at 3-5 minutes. Don’t read the result after 10 minutes.

Read the result at 3-5 minutes. Don’t read the result after 10 minutes.

Negative (-)

Two red lines are visible. One is located in the test line region (T), the other is in control line region (C).

A negative result indicates the albumin in urine is less than the cutoff value.

Positive (+)

One coloured line appears in the control line region (C). No line appears in the test line region (T).

A positive result indicates the albumin in urine is more than cutoff value.
It should be considered positive even there is a faint line in T line region. It indicates the concentration of albumin present in the urine is close to the cutoff value.

Invalid

There is no red line in control region (C). The most likely reasons for this are that the instructions were not followed correctly or the product has been damaged. Please repeat the test with a new cassette. If the problem still persists, refrain from using this batch of product immediately and contact the supplier.