{"product_id":"uacr","title":"Urine Albumin \/ Creatinine Ratio (UACR)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"test-description\"\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"test-lead\"\u003eThe UACR (Urine Albumin-to-Creatinine Ratio) detects very small amounts of albumin in urine — the earliest measurable sign of kidney damage in diabetes and hypertension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhat does this test check?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eMeasures the ratio of albumin to creatinine in a random urine sample, correcting for urine concentration. Microalbuminuria is the first detectable sign of diabetic nephropathy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhy get tested?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eKidney damage from diabetes and hypertension begins silently. UACR can detect damage years before creatinine rises or symptoms appear, allowing treatment to halt or reverse progression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWho should get this test?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eAll patients with diabetes or hypertension should be screened annually. Also tested in those with a family history of kidney disease or those showing early signs of metabolic syndrome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003ePreparation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eA single random urine sample is sufficient. Avoid vigorous exercise and fever before testing as these can temporarily elevate results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NowExpress","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55596733530280,"sku":null,"price":900.0,"currency_code":"PHP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/nowexpress.ph\/products\/uacr","provider":"NowExpress","version":"1.0","type":"link"}