Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3848640 | American Journal of Kidney Diseases | 2011 | 10 Pages |
Abstract
A dipstick test result <1+ or less than trace has a high negative predictive value in the general community setting, with minimal risk of a missed diagnosis of macroalbuminuria. High false-positive rates emphasize the need for laboratory confirmation of positive results.
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Authors
Sarah L. MPH, PhD, Richard FRACP, MClinEpi, Jonathan C. FRACP, MM (Clin Epi), DCH, PhD, Kevan R. FRACP, MClinEpi, PhD, Robert C. FRACP, DSc, Steven J. FRACP, PhD,