Evaluation of a urine dipstick protein to urine specific gravity ratio for the detection of proteinuria in dogs and cats.

Michael BarchilonNichole Perez-NievesJean-Sebastien Palerme

Published in: Journal of veterinary internal medicine (2024)

Use of the DUR can be a relatively reliable method for identification of proteinuria. However, given its poor NPV, the DUR cannot be recommended for exclusion of proteinuric patients.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
loop mediated isothermal amplification
peritoneal dialysis
protein protein
binding protein
patient reported outcomes