Biochemical analysis: protein

Question 1

a (large/small) amount of protein is excreted on a normal basis

Answer 1

small, usually not detectable

Question 2

this can affect urine protein level:

- example?

Answer 2

method of collection

- catheter = higher

Question 3

proteinuria usually indicates (disease of the urinary system) (2):

Answer 3

1. kidney damage, usually at the glomerulus

2. urinary tract inflammation

Question 4

kidney damage causing proteinuria is usually located where?

Answer 4

glomerulus

Question 5

urine protein may be falsely INCREASED if:

Answer 5

urine has prolonged contact with the test pad on the dipstick

Question 6

collecting urine via catheter causes (higher/lower) protein?

Answer 6

higher