Medichecks Liver & kidney

Microalbumin Urine Test

Checks for microalbumin, a protein in urine that can be an early sign of kidney damage, alongside creatinine to calculate the microalbumin:creatinine ratio. Useful if you have diabetes, high blood pressure or other kidney risk factors.

  • At-home test
  • Doctor reviewed
Sample
Urine
Collection
In-store clinic
Results in
5 days
Biomarkers
3
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Tests for
  • Creatinine urine
  • Microalbumin - urine
  • Microalbumin : creatinine ratio

Test specifications

Provider
Medichecks
Sample type
urine
Collection method
in-store clinic
Turnaround time
5 days
Biomarkers tested
3
At-home test
Yes
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Gender focus
Both

What's tested

3 biomarkers as listed by Medichecks.

Kidney health

  • Creatinine urine
  • Microalbumin - urine
  • Microalbumin : creatinine ratio

About this test

Microalbumin is a small amount of protein that can leak into urine before more obvious signs of kidney damage appear, so testing for it alongside creatinine (which gives the microalbumin:creatinine ratio) is a common way to catch early changes, particularly if you have diabetes, high blood pressure, or other risk factors for kidney problems.

With three biomarkers this sits in the upper half of liver and kidney tests we track for clinical depth, and at £59 it is priced well below the £135 median for similarly sized tests in that category, a gap that puts it strongly ahead on value for money. Results are typically back within 5 days.

Where the test loses some convenience is collection: the listing states you need to give your sample at Medichecks' Inuvi Clinic in London, since it is not suitable for posting, so this is not a straightforward at-home kit despite the fast turnaround. Trust signals are strong throughout, reflecting Medichecks' Trustpilot record, UKAS ISO 15189 partner labs and standard doctor review of every result.

Who is it for?

This suits you if you have diabetes, high blood pressure, or another known risk factor for kidney disease and want an affordable way to check for early protein leakage into your urine. It is also a reasonable low-cost option if you want a kidney-focused test without paying for a broader panel.

Bear in mind you will need to travel to Medichecks' Inuvi Clinic in London to give the sample rather than doing it by post, so it suits you less well if a fully at-home kit matters more to you than price. We do not have directly comparable microalbumin tests from other providers on file to weigh it against.

How it works

This is a urine test given in person at Medichecks' Inuvi Clinic in London, since the sample is not suitable for posting. Once it reaches the lab, it is analysed for microalbumin and creatinine to calculate the microalbumin:creatinine ratio, with results typically ready within 5 days. Your results are reviewed by a doctor before you receive them.

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Three-marker kidney panel, including the microalbumin:creatinine ratio, for £59.
  • Priced well below the £135 median for similar liver and kidney tests we track.
  • Results typically back within 5 days.
  • Every result comes with a doctor's comment before you see it.

Cons

  • Sample must be given in person at Inuvi Clinic in London; not suitable for posting.
  • Covers only microalbumin and creatinine, not a broader kidney or liver panel.
  • Medichecks does not say what the report itself looks like.

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score Affordable kidney check, but needs a clinic visit
Editorial confidence: 10.0/10

This urine test checks for microalbumin, an early marker of kidney damage, alongside creatinine to work out the microalbumin:creatinine ratio. At £59 it costs well below the £135 median for similarly sized liver and kidney tests we track, but Medichecks requires you to give your sample at its Inuvi Clinic in London rather than posting it.

Score breakdown

  • Clarity and documentation 8.0/10

    The listing publishes a short 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 8.3/10

    3 biomarkers, placing it in the 64th percentile of liver kidney tests we track.

  • Collection convenience 7.0/10

    A urine sample you take at home, no needle; results in around 5 days, slower than similar tests.

  • Results and follow-up 7.0/10

    Results are reviewed by a doctor; the provider does not describe the report format.

  • Trust signals 9.5/10

    Trustpilot 4.5 from 2,477 reviews; accredited lab (UKAS ISO 15189 partner labs); doctor review as standard; trading 25+ years.

  • Value for money 9.3/10

    £59.00 against a median of £135.00 for the 21 similarly sized liver kidney tests we track (-56%).

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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