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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

SAN DIEGO — Omitting 24-hour urine testing from multiple myeloma response assessments does not compromise accurate tracking of patients' responses to treatment, a new analysis indicates. Overall, ...

The cumulative number of clinical risk factors is a more accurate predictor of stone recurrence than 24-hour urine studies. Although a 24-hour urine study is recommended for patients with recurrent ...

(HealthDay News) — Despite guidelines, it has not been established whether all recurrent kidney stone formers benefit from 24-hour urine collection, according to a review published in the April issue ...