Two tests over a period of three months that show elevated albumin levels in the urine usually indicate a problem. A dipstick test will indicate the presence of albumin but won’t give you any information about specific amounts.
The following ranges are used to rank albumin levels found through laboratory testing of urine:
Normal to mildly increased: ACR greater than 30 mg/gModerately increased: ACR between 30 and 300 mg/gSeverely increased: ACR of 300 mg/g or moreACR levels in the moderately increased range for 3 months indicate chronic kidney disease. Any perisistent elevation requires evaluation by a nephrologist, as it can be a sign of a more serious issue, such as nephrotic syndrome.
Anything less than 30 mg/g is considered normal.