How can I find out if I have kidney problems?

Each year make sure your doctor tests a sample of your urine to see if your kidneys are leaking albumin. If your kidneys are not leaking a lot of albumin, ask your doctor to check your urine for even smaller amounts of albumin. This is called microalbumin (MY-kro-al-BYOO-min).

It is good news if your kidneys are not leaking even small amounts of albumin. Then you and your doctor know your kidneys are working well.