A urine protein-creatinine ratio (UPCR) test looks for high levels of protein in your urine, which can happen in kidney disease. Results that are higher than average may be a sign of a kidney-related ...

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Immunophenotypic profiles of plasma cells and tumor burden in patients with smoldering myeloma (SMM) and monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS). This is an ASCO Meeting Abstract ...

Contributed by Kim Zuber, PA-C, who oversees patients in seven dialysis centers for Metropolitan Nephrology Associates, Clinton, Md. Referrals to our nephrology office often come with a 24-hour urine ...

Creatinine levels can be measured through a urine test. Abnormal levels of creatinine in a person’s urine can indicate medical issues, such as kidney infection, kidney stones, and diabetes. Creatinine ...

Average creatinine levels can vary depending on a person’s age, sex, and muscle mass. However, average ranges are 0.7 to 1.2 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) for males and 0.5 to 1.0 for females.

Small amounts of protein can appear in your urine and be OK. Above a certain level, however, may indicate proteinuria, which can be a red flag for kidney disease. Proteins are among the most important ...

?How is microalbumin:creatinine ratio interpreted? When is it appropriate to refer diabetic and hypertensive patients to a renal specialist? Instead of simply checking microalbumin levels of our ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Due to a significant association between the urine to phosphate-to-creatinine ratio and mortality among ...

Researchers identified a correlation between eGFR and urine albumin-creatinine ratio with structural brain damage across various regions of etiology, according to data published in the American ...