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24 Hour Urine ProteinAka: Urine Protein 24 Hour

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  1. See Also
    1. Proteinuria
    2. Urine Protein
    3. Urine Protein to Creatinine Ratio
  2. Technique
    1. See 24 hour Urine Collection
  3. 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 Syndrome Proteinuria > 40 mg/m2/hour

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