Checking your kidney health is now easier than ever

Urine albumin-creatinine ratio (UACR) compares the amount of albumin (a protein) to creatinine in your urine. Healthy kidneys keep albumin in the blood; when the kidneys are damaged, albumin can leak into urine. UACR is used to detect early signs of kidney damage and monitor kidney health over time.

Your health plan identified that you may be due for a urine albumin-creatinine ratio test as part of your healthcare management. Rather than requiring an extra trip to a lab, they partnered with Everlywell to send you an at-home kit so you can complete the testing from the convenience of your home.

It’s real. Your health plan chose to work with Everlywell, a trusted healthcare partner, to offer this at-home testing as part of your plan’s care benefits, at no additional cost to you.

Even if your doctor already checks your kidney function, an additional reading can help track how your kidneys are doing over time — especially if you have diabetes or another condition that can affect kidney health.

No. Your health plan arranged this test for you at no additional cost, as part of your care benefits.

Yes. For additional assistance, please call us at 1-855-923-2678 (TTY: 711). If a family member or friend is available, feel free to include them on the call.

Your results will be ready in approximately 1 to 2 weeks. They’ll arrive by mail and can also be securely accessed online at everlywell.com/members.

It happens. Please call us at 1-855-923-2678 (TTY: 711) for assistance.

It’s simple: your kit includes step-by-step instructions for a urine sample. Just follow the guide included in your box to collect your sample, then send it back using the prepaid materials provided.

Yes. Your health information is protected under HIPAA and handled according to strict privacy and security standards. Your results are shared only with you and, if you choose, your healthcare provider, never used for marketing or shared with unrelated third parties.

Review your results and share them with your provider, especially if they fall outside the normal range. If you have a primary care provider on file with your health plan, your results may also be shared with them. Your provider can help you understand what they mean and whether any follow-up care is needed. Your results include reference ranges to help put the numbers in context. You may also have access to virtual care for out-of-range results — check your email or mail for details on whether this is included in your plan.

Your sample is tested in our laboratory, which is certified under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) and accredited by the College of American Pathologists (CAP). The lab runs regular internal quality checks, takes part in proficiency testing, and is regularly inspected.