Current Issues in Measurement and Reporting of Urinary Albumin Excretion
Author(s) -
W. Greg Miller,
David E. Bruns,
Glen L. Hortin,
Sverre Sandberg,
Kristin M. Aakre,
Matthew McQueen,
Yoshihisa Itoh,
John C. Lieske,
David Seccombe,
Graham Jones,
David M. Bunk,
Gary C. Curhan,
Andrew S. Narva
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
clinical chemistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.705
H-Index - 218
eISSN - 1530-8561
pISSN - 0009-9147
DOI - 10.1373/clinchem.2008.106567
Subject(s) - albumin , creatinine , urine , medicine , kidney disease , urine collection device , urology , urinary system , excretion
Urinary excretion of albumin indicates kidney damage and is recognized as a risk factor for progression of kidney disease and cardiovascular disease. The role of urinary albumin measurements has focused attention on the clinical need for accurate and clearly reported results. The National Kidney Disease Education Program and the IFCC convened a conference to assess the current state of preanalytical, analytical, and postanalytical issues affecting urine albumin measurements and to identify areas needing improvement.
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