{"title":"Kidneys \u0026 Urinary Tract","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTest kidney function and urinary tract problems at home\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKidney and urinary tract problems can present as pain, burning, difficulty urinating or incontinence. Poor kidney function can also lead to urinary tract infections. Here we have gathered our self-tests for various diseases and conditions affecting the kidneys and urinary tract.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"njurtest-2-pack","title":"Njurtest 2-pack","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAlbumin test - detect impaired kidney function\u003c\/h2\u003e\nThe kidneys have many functions, one of the most important of which is to act as the body's own purification plant and filter out small molecules from the blood. \u003cstrong\u003eA blood test where the level of the substance albumin is taken to indicate whether there is any damage or disease in the kidneys or liver.\u003c\/strong\u003e Healthy kidneys filter waste from the blood but retain the healthy components, including proteins like albumin. Kidney damage can cause proteins to leak through the kidneys and into the urine. \u003cstrong\u003eAlbumin is one of the first proteins to leak out during kidney damage.\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuicktest Kidney Test is a microalbumin test that makes it possible to detect abnormal albumin concentrations in the urine in less than 10 minutes.\u003c\/strong\u003e The test is used to detect early signs of kidney damage, especially in people who are at risk of developing kidney disease or who have a family history of kidney disease.\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy measure albumin?\u003c\/h2\u003e\nAlbumin is normally present in the urine in small amounts or in amounts so small that it is not even detectable. In kidney disease, more albumin than normal can sometimes be lost through the urine. \u003cstrong\u003eA high albumin level indicates dysfunction of the kidneys' filtration function and may be a sign of disease or damage to the kidneys or urinary tract.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThe most common diseases that lead to albumin in the urine are: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.quicktest.se\/produkt\/urinvagsinfektionstest\/\"\u003eurinary tract infection \u003c\/a\u003eor renal pelvis inflammation.\u003c\/strong\u003e The first sign that diabetic kidney disease is developing is usually the protein albumin being excreted in the urine.\n\n \n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication information\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\nFact-checked 2022-06-21 by\n\u003cem\u003eLeg Doctor \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.quicktest.se\/om-oss\/\"\u003eFredrik Lönnqvist\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eLeg Nurse\u003c\/em\u003e","brand":"Quicktest Sverige","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57375007277440,"sku":"ALB075","price":149.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0976\/9199\/2448\/files\/quicktest_njurtest.jpg?v=1770665936"},{"product_id":"urinsyratest-5-pack","title":"Uric acid test 5-pack","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eUric acid in the blood\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\nWith the Quicktest Uric Acid Test (Urate), you can keep track of your uric acid levels. You can easily do the test at home and get the answer right away. The uric acid test is not only simple, it is also very reliable. With the Quicktest X6, your uric acid levels are measured with high precision.\n\n\u003cb data-stringify-type=\"bold\"\u003eHigh urate levels can occur with high alcohol and\/or fat intake. Other causes can also cause a high value. This in turn can lead to gout, among other things, but also certain kidney problems can occur. \u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cb data-stringify-type=\"bold\"\u003eGout is an inflammatory condition that is often painful, it is especially common to experience joint pain. \u003c\/b\u003e\n\nYour urate levels are measured in mmol\/L.L. Test and you'll know! Everything is included to perform 5 uric acid tests; 5 Urate strips, 6 lancets (one extra) and Quicktest X6.\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommendation\u003c\/h3\u003e\nPerform the test after approximately 12 hours of fasting, i.e. in the morning before breakfast. Then perform the test at approximately the same time and under the same conditions (fasting) on subsequent tests. Otherwise, the results may vary. Fact-checked 2022-03-27 by\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.quicktest.se\/om-oss\/\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLeg Doctor Fredrik Lönnqvist\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eLeg Nurse\u003c\/em\u003e","brand":"Quicktest Sverige","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57375008817536,"sku":"URI705","price":995.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0976\/9199\/2448\/files\/quicktest_urinsyratest-2.jpg?v=1770665981"},{"product_id":"urinvagsinfektion-6-pack","title":"Urinary tract infection 6-pack","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSelf-test for urinary tract infection\u003c\/h2\u003e\nAre you having trouble with \u003cstrong\u003epain in the lower abdomen\u003c\/strong\u003e and needs \u003cstrong\u003epee often\u003c\/strong\u003e? \u003cstrong\u003eDoes it hurt when you pee?\u003c\/strong\u003e Doesn't it really want to come - and then a short while later you feel the need to pee again? Then you may have a urinary tract infection. This home test gives you an answer immediately, urinate in a plastic cup and dip the test stick, you will get the answer in a minute or so. A clear color change occurs on the test stick when leukocytes, nitrite or blood are detected in your urine. The symptoms may go away without treatment, but if you do not get better within a week you should seek medical attention. Please note, our urinary tract infection test is not a diagnostic test, but only a guide for further medical contact. Regardless of the result - always contact a doctor if you show symptoms of a urinary tract infection. \u003cstrong\u003eAnyone with a suspected urinary tract infection should always be investigated and treated.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUrinary tract infection - What is it and who is affected?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIf bacteria enter the urethra and bladder, they can cause a urinary tract infection, also called a UTI or cystitis.\u003c\/strong\u003e The infection affects women significantly more often than men, because the urethra in women is shorter, making it easier for bacteria to reach the bladder. \u003cstrong\u003eMore than half of all women get a urinary tract infection at some point in their lives, and the risk clearly increases after menopause.\u003c\/strong\u003e In older men, difficulty urinating or small amounts of urine can be signs of prostate problems. \u003cstrong\u003eMen with prostate problems have a higher risk of developing urinary tract infections.\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication information\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\nFact-checked 2025-02-22 by\n\u003cem\u003eLeg Doctor\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eLeg Nurse \u003c\/em\u003e","brand":"Quicktest Sverige","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57375271518592,"sku":"URI706","price":149.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0976\/9199\/2448\/files\/quicktest_urinvagsinfektion-1_864bdabe-f01c-49db-bb1f-feee223c456e.jpg?v=1770674571"}],"url":"https:\/\/quicktest.se\/en-be\/collections\/kidneys-urinary-tract.oembed","provider":"Quicktest","version":"1.0","type":"link"}