<![CDATA[Hypertension is a major risk factor for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Early detection of renal impairment can be performed through microalbuminuria testing. Semi-quantitative methods such as Sysmex and Urit 14G are widely used in clinical laboratories due to their practicality and cost-effectiveness. However, data regarding the distribution of microalbuminuria results using these methods in hypertensive patients remain limited. This study aimed to determine the distribution of microalbuminuria in hypertensive patients using semi-quantitative methods (Sysmex and Urit 14G). This research employed an observational analytic design with a cross-sectional approach involving 50 hypertensive patients. The results showed that using the Sysmex method, 24.0% of samples were normoalbuminuria, 52.0% microalbuminuria, and 24.0% macroalbuminuria. Meanwhile, using the Urit 14G method, 10.0% were normoalbuminuria, 38.0% microalbuminuria, and 52.0% macroalbuminuria In conclusion, the Sysmex method predominantly identified microalbuminuria, while the Urit 14G method showed a higher proportion of macroalbuminuria. Both methods are useful for early screening; however, confirmatory quantitative testing is recommended for accurate diagnosis.]]>
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