Diagnostic accuracy of urine dipstick for proteinuria category in Japanese workers

ConclusionUrine dipstick results of  ± or above had a high specificity but low sensitivity and positive predictive value to detect PCR proteinuria of A2 or higher. Confirmation by quantitative protein measurement should be recommended for individuals at high risk of chronic kidney disease.
Source: Clinical and Experimental Nephrology - Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research