YOUR RESULT
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Read 3 minutes after running the test; follow the supplied reading window.
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SHIFT HEALTH · Self-test
Kidney Health Self-test
A urine self-test looks for increased albumin, which may need a clinical check. It does not measure kidney filtration or replace blood tests and a urine ACR.
SampleUrine sample
ResultRead after 3 minutes
AvailabilityOut of stock
Home self-testing, supplied through our testing partner.
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WHAT IT IS
What it checks, explained.
Albumin is a protein usually kept in the blood. An increased amount in urine can be a reason for further kidney-health assessment. This kit checks for that urine marker at home.
It is not an eGFR blood test and does not calculate an albumin-to-creatinine ratio (ACR). Those clinical tests provide different information and may be used together.
- Albumin in urine
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YOUR REASON
Why it might be useful.
It may be a starting point for someone with a specific question about albumin in urine. People with diabetes or high blood pressure should discuss the regular monitoring they need with their usual healthcare team.
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HOW IT WORKS
The evidence. The limits.
The absorbent tip is exposed to urine for ten to fifteen seconds as instructed. Replace the cap, lay the device flat and read it after three minutes. Urine is applied directly to the tip; no additional reagent is added.
These independent sources explain the health context. They do not endorse this particular product.
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USING IT WELL
Use it with the right advice.
Ask your GP about persistent symptoms, blood in urine or an existing kidney condition rather than relying on a self-test. Keep any blood and urine monitoring already arranged for your medicines or long-term condition.
People exploring a urine-albumin self-test as one part of understanding kidney health.
Follow the instructions supplied with your own kit. Sample amounts and reading times are product-specific; the steps below show the important differences.
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WHAT YOU GET
Your kit and service.
A home self-test kit with the collection materials and result guide listed below. You run and read the test yourself. Laboratory analysis, a diagnosis and a clinical consultation are not included.
- Urine self-test device with cap
- Instructions and result guide
Price TBC. Zero stock. The full final specification, price and delivery details will be available before you can place an order.
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THE SHIFT VIEW
Why we include it.
We include a urine-based option because it checks a different marker from a blood panel. We make that distinction clear so a simple home check is not mistaken for a complete kidney assessment.
You can keep using My Timber without buying a test, supplement or bundle. If a GP assessment or a different product better answers your question, that is the better next step.
HOW IT WORKS
Simple steps.
Clear instructions.
A quick overview of the current product information. Your kit’s leaflet gives the full preparation, sample amounts and reading window; follow it when testing.
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Receive your kit.
Once ordering opens, the delivery charge and timing will be clear before payment.
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Collect your sample.
Remove the cap. Hold the absorbent tip in the urine stream or a collected urine sample for 10–15 seconds, as the leaflet directs.
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Run the test.
Replace the cap and lay the device on a flat surface.
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Read your result.
Read the device after 3 minutes using the supplied result guide. Keep to the leaflet’s reading window.
YOUR NEXT STEP
Put it in context.
Discuss a concerning result with a healthcare professional. They can consider a urine ACR, creatinine/eGFR blood test and your wider health before deciding what to do.
BEFORE YOU DECIDE
Your questions.
Can I order this now?
This item is currently out of stock. Price is TBC. Ordering will open after stock, price and delivery details are confirmed.
How does this fit My Timber?
My Timber is for your own goals, check-ins and progress. Reading a product page does not arrange a test, an appointment or clinical monitoring.
Do I need to post a sample?
This is a self-test. You run it and read the result at home using the kit’s guide.
How long does it take?
Read 3 minutes after running the test; follow the supplied reading window.
What if a result concerns me?
Speak to a healthcare professional and explain your result and symptoms. Do not change prescribed treatment using a home result alone.
What does this product actually do?
Albumin is a protein usually kept in the blood. An increased amount in urine can be a reason for further kidney-health assessment. This kit checks for that urine marker at home.
What are its limits?
A home result cannot diagnose chronic kidney disease, stage it or confirm that kidney function is normal. A single unexpected result may need a properly collected repeat or a different test.
Why does SHIFT include it?
We include a urine-based option because it checks a different marker from a blood panel. We make that distinction clear so a simple home check is not mistaken for a complete kidney assessment.
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YOUR HEALTH, KEPT TOGETHER
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