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Protein - urine

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Protein urine test
Protein urine test
White nail syndrome
White nail syndrome
Alternative Names

Urine protein; Albumin - urine; Urine albumin; Proteinuria; Albuminuria


What the risks are

There are no risks.


Special considerations

Interfering factors include:

  • Severe emotional stress
  • Strenuous exercise
  • Radiopaque contrast media within 3 days of the urine test
  • Urine contaminated with vaginal secretions

Review Date: 02/03/2006
Reviewed By: Charles Silberberg, DO, Private Practice specializing in Nephrology, Affiliated with New York Medical College, Division of Nephrology, Valhalla, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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