Key result
Sysmex testing detects more microalbuminuria than Urit 14G, identifying cases in ~52% of hypertensive patients.
Why the study?
Semi-quantitative methods such as Sysmex and Urit 14G are widely used for early detection of renal impairment, but data regarding the distribution of microalbuminuria results using these methods in hypertensive patients remained limited.
How does the distribution of microalbuminuria results compare between the Sysmex and Urit 14G semi-quantitative methods in hypertensive patients?
Cross-Sectional (n=50)
How does the distribution of microalbuminuria results compare between the Sysmex and Urit 14G semi-quantitative methods in hypertensive patients?
In hypertensive patients, the Sysmex semi-quantitative method predominantly identified microalbuminuria (52.0%) while the Urit 14G method showed a higher proportion of macroalbuminuria (52.0%), indicating that confirmatory quantitative testing is needed for accurate diagnosis.
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Semi-quantitative microalbuminuria screening shows high detection in hypertension; leaves open assay standardization and outcome validation.
Hypertension is a major risk factor for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Early detection of renal impairment can be performed through microalbuminuria testing. Semi-quantitative methods such as Sysmex and Urit 14G are widely used in clinical laboratories due to their practicality and cost-effectiveness. However, data regarding the distribution of microalbuminuria results using these methods in hypertensive patients remain limited. This study aimed to determine the distribution of microalbuminuria in hypertensive patients using semi-quantitative methods (Sysmex and Urit 14G). This research employed an observational analytic design with a cross-sectional approach involving 50 hypertensive patients. The results showed that using the Sysmex method, 24.0% of samples were normoalbuminuria, 52.0% microalbuminuria, and 24.0% macroalbuminuria. Meanwhile, using the Urit 14G method, 10.0% were normoalbuminuria, 38.0% microalbuminuria, and 52.0% macroalbuminuria In conclusion, the Sysmex method predominantly identified microalbuminuria, while the Urit 14G method showed a higher proportion of macroalbuminuria. Both methods are useful for early screening; however, confirmatory quantitative testing is recommended for accurate diagnosis.
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Sari et al. (2026) conducted a cross-sectional in Hypertension (n=50). Sysmex semi-quantitative method vs. Urit 14G semi-quantitative method was evaluated on Distribution of microalbuminuria. Sysmex semi-quantitative testing identified microalbuminuria in 52.0% and macroalbuminuria in 24.0% of hypertensive patients, versus 38.0% and 52.0% with the Urit 14G method.
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