Vivoo's protein box analyzes the presence of protein in your urine.
Albumin
Albumin is the most abundant type of protein that is synthesized by the liver and found in the blood. It has an important role in regulating the exchange that takes place between organs and tissues through the blood.
Albumin constitutes approximately 60% of the protein in blood and is also found in fluids in body tissues and in blood circulation. In other words, albumin is a type of protein found in the body's blood, muscles, skin, tears, and bile.
Normally, albumin does not appear in the urine, but it may appear in the urine in some unusual situations.
How Can You Test Protein in Urine with Vivoo?
Vivoo’s at-home urine test strips offer a convenient, straightforward, and fuss-free way for you to check on your urinary protein levels anytime and anywhere. Our protein parameter measures your urinary protein. Fluctuations in urinary protein levels are usually not a cause for concern, as they may be temporary a results of exercise or dehydration.
Certain situations could also cause a temporary increase in your urinary protein levels, including:
- Extreme temperatures (hot or cold)
- Emotional stress
These situations can temporarily alter the functioning of the kidneys and result in protein in the urine. However, your urine should return to normal once these situations have been resolved.
How to Evaluate Possible Results?
Here’s how to interpret your Vivoo test results:
- Score: 10/10
- Label: Great
- Value: ≤25 mg/dL Protein (Albumin)
If you receive a "great" result, it means that your body is in good condition. That said, you should still be mindful of maintaining a great protein level, and should still check your protein values regularly.
- Score: 7/10
- Label: Moderate
- Value: 25 to 75 mg/dL Protein
If you receive a "moderate" result, it means that your urine contains small amounts of protein. Protein in the urine may occasionally occur in healthy people due to stress, exercise, medication, or exposure to cold. If any of these situations apply to you, use Vivoo to analyze your urine again once these situations have resolved to see if the protein is still present in your urine. Note that lifestyle changes can help normalize protein levels.
- Score: 3/10 and 5/10
- Label: Weak
- Value: ≥150 mg/dL Protein
If you receive a "weak" result, it means that your urine contains high concentrations of protein.
If you receive a “moderate” and/or “weak” test result, you might consider adopting the following lifestyle changes to prevent greater protein levels in urine:
- Eat a healthy diet
- Drink enough fluids
- Lose weight
- Exercise
- Quit smoking
- Avoid certain pain relievers
What are the Normal Protein Levels in Urine?
Under normal circumstances, the presence of protein in urine isn't expected. However, in certain non-life-threatening situations, like dehydration or exposure to extreme temperatures (hot or cold), the level of protein in your urine can increase. These are temporary conditions and are expected to return to normal once the situation resolves. You can regularly monitor the protein in your urine using Vivoo urine tests. They will guide you in this matter.
When Should You Test Your Protein?
Protein levels in urine may fluctuate due to various non-life-threatening factors such as dehydration or exposure to extreme temperatures (hot or cold).
Regular monitoring using Vivoo's urine tests during these instances will offer guidance and insight into fluctuations, allowing you to check your body's response and ensure a more accurate assessment of protein levels.
On the other hand, you can use Vivoo tests at any moment when you want to monitor your wellness.
These variables all have the potential to generate protein in the urine. If the underlying cause of protein in urine is eliminated, then urine should return to normal. Even if you aren't aware of it, stress symptoms can have a negative effect on the body! [6].
