Better2Know Liver & kidney

Urine Albumens Test

This test measures albumin in a urine sample, a marker used to check for early signs of kidney damage. It suits people with diabetes, high blood pressure or a family history of kidney disease who want to monitor kidney health.

Sample
Urine
Collection
Urine sample at clinic
Results in
2 days
Biomarkers
1
Tests for
  • Urine Albumens

Test specifications

Provider
Better2Know
Sample type
urine
Collection method
urine sample at clinic
Turnaround time
2 days
Biomarkers tested
1
At-home test
No
Doctor reviewed
No
Gender focus
Both

What's tested

1 biomarker as listed by Better2Know.

  • Urine Albumens

About this test

Albumin is a protein that should be present in only very small amounts in healthy urine. When more of it appears, particularly relative to creatinine, it can be an early sign of kidney damage, sometimes before other symptoms develop. This is especially relevant if you have diabetes, high blood pressure, cardiovascular problems or a family history of kidney disease, all of which raise the risk of kidney damage over time.

We do not have a set of directly comparable named products for this test in our data, so we cannot say how it stacks up against specific competitors. Against the broader picture, £195 sits above the £135 median we see for similarly sized liver and kidney tests, and with a single marker it places in the lower band of that category for clinical depth.

The listing scores well for clarity, since it sets out the marker, sample type and turnaround clearly. It also scores well on our collection convenience measure, though the provider's own listing describes only a clinic-based urine sample for this version. It loses marks on value for money given the cost relative to similar tests, and on results and follow-up because results are not reviewed by a doctor as standard.

Who is it for?

This suits you if you have diabetes, high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease or a family history of kidney problems and want to check for early signs of kidney damage via a single urine marker. It may also suit anyone whose GP has suggested monitoring kidney function.

We do not have directly comparable named tests in our data to point you to, so we cannot say whether a cheaper or deeper equivalent exists elsewhere; weigh the £195 price on its own merits rather than against named alternatives.

How it works

You provide a urine sample at a Better2Know clinic, which is sent to the laboratory for analysis of the albumin level. Results are typically available within two days of the sample reaching the laboratory. The fact sheet does not state that results are reviewed by a doctor as standard; you can view them through Better2Know's online patient area.

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Clear listing that sets out the marker, sample type and turnaround.
  • Non-invasive urine sample rather than a blood draw.
  • Results are ready within two days of reaching the laboratory.

Cons

  • At £195, priced above the £135 median for similarly sized kidney and liver tests we track.
  • Measures a single marker, placing it in the lower range for clinical depth among kidney and liver tests.
  • No doctor review of results as standard.
  • No named comparable tests in our data to check the price against directly.

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score Single kidney marker priced above the category norm
Editorial confidence: 9.0/10

This test checks a single marker, albumin in urine, used to flag early kidney damage, particularly relevant if you have diabetes, high blood pressure or a family history of kidney disease. At £195 it costs more than the £135 median for similarly sized kidney and liver tests we track. There is no group of directly comparable named products in our data, and results are not reviewed by a doctor as standard.

Score breakdown

  • Clarity and documentation 9.0/10

    The listing publishes a detailed description, the full biomarker list, a stated turnaround, clear collection options, the sample type; it does not state what the report looks like.

  • Clinical depth 6.1/10

    1 biomarkers, placing it in the 26th percentile of liver kidney tests we track.

  • Collection convenience 4.0/10

    A urine sample taken at a clinic; results in around 2 days, in line with or faster than similar tests.

  • Results and follow-up 3.0/10

    Results are not doctor-reviewed and no consultation is included; the provider does not describe the report format.

  • Trust signals 6.5/10

    Trustpilot 4.2 from 775 reviews; CQC registered; trading 18+ years.

  • Value for money 4.3/10

    £195.00 against a median of £135.00 for the 17 similarly sized liver kidney tests we track (+44%).

Calculated 13 September 2026 from the facts we hold about this test and provider, using our published scoring formula. Scores are not hand-edited.

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