Interpretation of 24-Hour Urinary Protein Level for Diagnosis of Nephrotic Syndrome in Marked Hypoalbuminemia

Nephrotic syndrome is a common renal problem in childhood and is characterised by generalised oedema, massive proteinuria, hypoalbuminemia and hyperlipidemia. There are various laboratory methods to quantify proteinuria. Among them 24-hour urinary protein estimation is considered a gold standard f...

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Main Authors: Raghvendra Narayan, Shivani Singh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited 2021-05-01
Series:Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
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Online Access:https://www.jcdr.net/articles/PDF/14937/48005_CE[Ra1]_F[SK]PF1%20AKA_[IK]_PN(KM).pdf