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Evaluation of point-of-care tests for detecting microalbuminuria in diabetic patients

Published in: South African Family Practice
Volume 53 , issue 3 , 2011 , pages: 281–286

DOI: 10.1080/20786204.2011.10874100

Author(s): MM Lloyd Department of Chemical Pathology, , J Kuyl Department of Chemical Pathology, , H Van Jaarsveld Department of Chemical Pathology,

Keywords: microalbuminuria , point-of-care testing , HemoCue® , Clinitek® , urinary albumin excretion

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Abstract

Background: Microalbuminuria, the presence of low levels of albumin in the urine, indicates renal damage and is recognised as a risk factor for the progression of renal and cardiovascular disease. Several international scientific bodies recommend microalbuminuria screening. Point-of-care testing (POCT) of microalbuminuria allows immediate identification of risk, and monitoring of treatment effects. In this study, two POCT instruments were evaluated as microalbuminuria screening methods.

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