Does anyone know anything about MICROALBUMIN?

I had blood work done on thursday. they called with the results at noon today. My level is 4.2 and normal is 0 - 2.8. everything ive found online is saying early stages of kidney failure/diease. Im so confused. Please any help ,anything you can tell me about this would be appreactied (SP). Im scared to death ,my mom died from kidney failure 10 yrs ago. The dr is putting me on Lisinopril, and having it retested in 3 months. Also online it says that the test is usually done with a 24 hr catch. Mine wasnt done like that it was what they call a spot check or something which means done anytime. I had it done at 230 pm. So is it possiable that it could be even higher. Thanks eveyone for any answers.                                               Melissa

To my knowledge Lisinopril is for high blood pressure.  Google it to check.

she put me on lisinopril to keep my blood pressure down. Cause thats  one thing thats causing this is high blood pressure. From what I understand there isnt anything to help my kidneys themselves.

I took lisinopril for BP pre-op. It worked well for me. I just wanted to say, especially with something so serious, don't be afraid to get a second opinion. A good, professional doctor will not be upset or offended that you do that.

Thanks Linda, I had not thought of that.

Melissa get a second opinion. Don't wait. We are all here for you.

Im going to. Im scared to death. I know its like in the early stages of it but I want to know how early. I am going to call her back tomorrow and see.  Thanks for being here Julie.

Hi. I'm sorry about your levels. I was born with a serious kidney defect and know it is very scary. I found  site that may provide some info for you.  http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000494.htm That's the exact address so you can copy/paste it. This condiition is a complication of Type II diabetes.  I hope this helps. Also, even though the doctors won't tell you this- Add two TBS of pure lemon juice to each glass of water you drink. It will cleanse your kidneys and help them function better. I've been doing this for many years and still haven't lost my remaining kidney or ever had abnormal test results. Hugs, Angie

Thank you Angie, I'll sure give it a shot. sure cant hurt anything. and thank you giving me the link. Im glad you still have your one kidney. And not having any more problems.  Do you think having this will keep  me from getting WLS?     Hugs ,Melissa

Hi Melissa. I am sorry about the test result that you got back. I do know that Lisinopril and some other BP meds are also used to help to protect the kidneys from diabetes. I wouldn't hesitate to get that second opinion. Make sure that you write down the questions that you have for when you go to the doctor because if you are anything like me I forget things when you are in the doctors office. Keep us posted and you are in my prayers.