Urine Examination for Albumin

Albuminuria During Pregnancy

1. Albumin levels in the serum can suddenly drop during pregnancy and this is a condition caused by hemodilution. This simply means that the increased amount of blood in the body of a pregnant woman causes the levels of albumin to drop.

2. In the other case, there can suddenly be elevated levels of albumin that is excreted in the urine. This is a dangerous sign because it is an indication of a premature delivery on its way.

Equipments:
Paper Lining

Extra paper for making waste bag

Cotton balls Alcohol lamp 1 pair ordinary gloves (2) 10 ml test tube Dropper Acetic Acid Solution

Steps
1. Fill the test tube about 2/3 full of clear

urine. 2. Heat the upper portion of the test tube until it boils. 3. Add 5 drops of 10% acetic acid, 1 drop at a time.

4. Interpret result and record: - No Turbidity :negative - Faint Turbidity :+ - Heavy Turbidity :++ - Solid :+++

After Care
1. After the procedures, clean and put

back all the things that were used and perform hand washing. 2. Fold the paper lining and throw it in proper disposal. 3. Take the record and have a talk with the client. Write down all the necessary data that were gathered and. observations