Why the study?
Does albuminuria measurement accurately screen for proteinuria in the general population?
Does albuminuria measurement accurately screen for proteinuria in the general population?
Albuminuria is a highly sensitive and specific screening test for proteinuria in the general population, but may miss 8% of patients with proteinuria, suggesting it should not replace proteinuria testing in known or suspected renal disease.
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Supports albuminuria screening in general populations; leaves open replacement of proteinuria testing in known renal disease.
R. C. Atkins (2003) studied this question.
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