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24 Hour Urine Protein

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24 Hour Urine Protein, Urine Protein 24 Hour

  • See Also
  1. Proteinuria
  2. Urine Protein
  3. Urine Protein to Creatinine Ratio
  • Technique
  1. See 24 hour Urine Collection
  • Interpretation of 24 Hour Urine Protein
  1. Confirm Sample adequacy
    1. Calculate expected 24 hour Urine Creatinine excretion
    2. Inadequate sample suggested if discrepancy
  2. Findings
    1. Normal Proteinuria < 4 mg/m2/hour (<150 mg/day)
    2. Abnormal Proteinuria 4-40 mg/m2/hour
    3. Nephrotic SyndromeProteinuria > 40 mg/m2/hour