Urine Analysis: Protein
- Discussion: - Persistent proteinuria by dipsick should be quantified by 24hr; - Positive: pyelonephritis, glomerulonephritis, Kimmelstiel-Wilson dz Nephrotic syndrome, Myeloma, Postural causes, Pre-eclampsia, Inflammation and Malignancies of Lower Urinary Tract, Functional causes (Fever, Stress, Heavy Exercise, Malignant Hypertension);
Original Text by Clifford R. Wheeless, III, MD.
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