Comparison of Estimated Protein Output and Urine Protein:Creatinine Ratio in First and Second Voids with 24-Hour Urine Protein
Background: Current UK guidelines for the identification, management and referral of chronic kidney disease advise an early-morning urine sample for the albumin:creatinine ratio or the protein:creatinine ratio (PCR) in order to quantify proteinuria. Estimated protein output (EPO) is an alternative a...
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Karger Publishers
2011-12-01
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| Series: | Nephron Extra |
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| Online Access: | http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/333474 |