Spot Urine Samples to Estimate Na and K Intake in Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease and Healthy Adults: A Secondary Analysis From a Controlled Feeding Study

The objective of this study was to assess the agreement between estimated 24-hour urinary sodium excretion (e24hUNa) and estimated 24-hour urinary potassium excretion (e24hUK), calculated from a spot urine sample using several available equations and actual sodium and potassium intake from a controlled diet in both healthy participants and those with chronic kidney disease (CKD).

Source: Journal of Renal Nutrition - December 9, 2020 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Andrea J. Lobene, Elizabeth R. Stremke, George P. McCabe, Sharon M. Moe, Ranjani N. Moorthi, Kathleen M. Hill Gallant Tags: Original Research Source Type: research