Urine Albumin levels: what's normal, high and low
A small amount of albumin in the urine. Early sign of kidney damage from diabetes or hypertension.
Medically reviewed by Youmna DiStefano, MD · Last reviewed September 2026
The short answer
Urine Albumin is measured with a urine (random) sample; no fasting is needed. A typical reference range is 0.000 – 30.0 mg/g. At TestWell it's $24.99 all-in as Microalbumin (Urine Albumin/Creatinine Ratio), results in 1–3 business days, drawn at Quest. An out-of-range result is a prompt to look closer, not a diagnosis.
- Units
- mg/L / mg/g
- Sample
- Urine (random)
- Fasting
- Not required
- Results
- 1–3 business days
- Price
- $24.99
- Labs
- Quest
Urine Albumin Reference Range
These are the typical adult reference ranges used by major US labs. Your report will include the specific range used by the lab that processed your sample.
| Population | Range |
|---|---|
| age 18+ | 0.000 – 30.0 mg/g |
Reference ranges are educational. Always interpret your result with the specific range printed on your lab report and discuss anything outside the range with a clinician.
What your Urine Albumin result may mean
Above 30 mg/g creatinine suggests early kidney damage and warrants follow-up.
What a high Urine Albumin means: causes, symptoms, next steps →Educational only — not a diagnosis. Many factors can influence a single result. Discuss anything that concerns you with a healthcare provider.
How do you get a Urine Albumin test?
Order online, a licensed physician reviews the requisition, and you walk into a nearby lab for the draw. Urine Albumin is available on its own or inside these panels — panels cost less per marker when you want the fuller picture.
| Option | Includes | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Microalbumin (Urine Albumin/Creatinine Ratio) | This marker only | $24.99 |
Quest vs. Labcorp for Urine Albumin: which lab should you pick?
Both are CLIA-certified national labs and the result is clinically equivalent, so pick whichever location is closer. Your report will print that lab's own reference range, which can differ slightly from the table above.
| Lab | Available | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Quest Diagnostics | Yes | $24.99 |
| Labcorp | No | — |
| BioReference (NY & NJ) | No | — |
Need help choosing a location? Use the lab finder to see draw sites near your ZIP.
Frequently asked
Above 30 mg/g creatinine suggests early kidney damage and warrants follow-up. A single result above the reference range is a prompt to look closer with a clinician — often a repeat test and related markers — not a diagnosis on its own.
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