Urine dipstick detects concentration of albumin in urine
Urine concentration can affect dipstick results therefore a quantitative estimation of
proteinuria is required to evaluate dipstick proteinuria
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The preferred quantitative test is spot urine protein to creatinine ratio (accurate & more
convenient than 24-hr urine collection)
A urine protein to creatinine ratio ≥ 1 has a higher risk of progression of CKD
Pearl # 4: Early-Stage CKD Should Have Periodic Evaluation and Intervention to Slow