24 Hour Urine Protein

Aka: 24 Hour Urine Protein, Urine Protein 24 Hour

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II. Technique

  1. See 24 hour Urine Collection

III. 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

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