Early detection and treatment can help significantly slow down or stop kidney disease before the condition becomes more serious. One of the best ways to detect signs of kidney disease is through an annual Albumin to Creatinine Ratio (ACR)urine test, as the condition often has no symptoms in its early stages. The test looks for particles of protein in your urine called albumin, which can mean that your kidneys are damaged. Doctors recommend that their at-risk patients complete this test every year.