Assume in graphing these data that the independent variable is shown on the horizontal axis and the dependent variable on the vertical axis. 123.Refer to the above data sets. The variables are directly related in:
Share. Albumin is a protein present in the blood. Proteins are normally absent in urine because the kidney cells generally prevent large molecules including proteins, from being excreted. Some proteins may appear in the urine in normal individuals also if blood levels are very high.
The presence of proteinuria is an indicative sign of chronic kidney disease which is associated to diabetes mellitus, high blood pressure or to inflammatory diseases involving the kidneys. Thus, albumin test in the urine is an essential part in the routine medical assessment for all patients.