Urinary Dipstick Is Not Reliable as a Screening Tool for Albuminuria in the Emergency Department—A Prospective Cohort Study

Albuminuria is a sensitive marker for renal dysfunction. Urinary dipstick tests are frequently used to screen for urinary abnormalities in the emergency department (ED). The aim of this prospective cohort study is to evaluate the usefulness of urinary dipstick testing as a screening tool for albumin...

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Main Authors: Christian B. Nielsen, Henrik Birn, Frans Brandt, Jan D. Kampmann
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-02-01
Series:Diagnostics
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4418/12/2/457