Diagnostic accuracy of semiquantitative point of care urine albumin to creatinine ratio and urine dipstick analysis in a primary care resource limited setting in South Africa

Diagnostic accuracy of semiquantitative point of care urine albumin to creatinine ratio and urine dipstick analysis in a primary care resource limited setting in South Africa

Abstract Background The prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) is predicted to rise over the next few decades. In resource-limited settings access to central laboratory services is limited. Point-of-care (POC) urine dipstick testing offers the potential to detect markers of kidney damage (albumi...

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Main Authors: Sean D. Currin, Mwawi S. Gondwe, Nokthula B. Mayindi, Shingirai Chipungu, Bongekile L. Khoza, Stephen Tollman, June Fabian, Jaya A. George, On behalf of the ARK Consortium
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-03-01
Series:BMC Nephrology
Subjects:
Point of care
Urine albumin creatinine ratio
Dipstick
Chronic kidney disease
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12882-021-02290-5

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12882-021-02290-5

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