Male patient age 62, lab test shows serum creatinine 1.4 mg/dl, albumin creatinine ratio 122.92 ug/mg, cholesterol normal. How serious is this and what is the likelihood of progression to esrd?
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If your microalbumin creatinine ratio shows albumin in your urine, you may get tested again to confirm the results. If your results continue to show albumin in urine, it may mean you have early-stage kidney disease. If your test results show high levels of albumin, it may mean you have kidney failure. If you are diagnosed with kidney disease, your health care provider will take steps to treat the disease and/or prevent further complications. If small amounts of albumin are found in your urine, it doesn't necessarily mean you have kidney disease a ratio of albumin (mcg/l) to creatinine (mg/l) of less than 30 is normal; a ratio of 30-300 signifies microalbuminuria and values above 300 are considered as microalbuminuria. A very high acr level indicates more severe kidney disease. A very low acr value probably means your kidneys are functioning normally. If diabetes is well managed, it's easier to control or prevent complications from developing, such as high blood pressure, which can sometimes lead to kidney disease.
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