Proteinuria Flashcards
Normal subjects excrete ___ protein
(< 150 mg/24 hours)
Most of the protein is reabsorbed in the __ via ____
PT, endocytosis.
the Most abundant protein seen in the normal amount of proteins excreted in the urin
Tamm-Horsfall protein
THP aka ___: is a glycoprotein produced by the medullary ____
uromodulin, thick ascending limb
Tamm-Horsfall protein function
defense against UTI and stones
Matrix for urinary casts
How does dipstick measure protein?
By measuring pH
Dipstick is very sensitive to
criticism, amz7 ALBUMIN
_ of dipstick?
cannot detect low proteinuria between 150-500,
low sens exempt to albumin
if u have a significant proteinuria on the 24 hrs urine collection but on dipstick there is no much proteins, u should think of _____
Myleoma
Gold standard for protein quantification
24-hour urine collection for protein
Most accurate test to monitor treatment
24-hour urine collection for protein
Which test rules out pathologic proteinuria?
Random urine protein to Cr ratio
What to do if u have + result on 24 urine collection?
confirm with Random urine protein to Cr ratio
Neutrophil Gelatinase Associated Lipocalin is for
AKI
Bence Jones proteinuria is for
Light chain
