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Urinalysis: protein
Overview
- Urine from normal dogs may contain small amounts of protein.
Uses
Alone
- To detect proteinuria Proteinuria :
- Glomerulonephropathy Glomerulonephritis.
- Myeloma.
- Urinary tract infection Cystitis.
- Urinary tract hemorrhage.
In combination
- Useful to assess glomerular function Renal function assessment , hypoproteinemia Hypoproteinemia.
- Serum protein Blood biochemistry: total protein to assess protein loss in conjunction with urine protein and creatinine to calculate the urine protein:creatinine ratio.
Sampling
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Tests
Methodologies
- Immerse dipstick in urine until wet.
- Remove and shake off excess urine.
- Hold horizontal to avoid run-off between pads.
- Read test at correct time interval.
Refrigerated sample must be warmed to room temperature.
Availability
- All veterinary practices.
- External laboratories.
Result Data
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Further Reading
Publications
Refereed papers
- Recent references from VetMedResource and PubMed.
- Brobst D (1989) Urinalysis and associated laboratory procedures. Vet Clin North Am Small Anim Pract 19 (5), 929-949.
- McCaw D L, Fleming E J & Mikiciuk M G (1989) Interpreting the results of urinalysis - a key to diagnosing renal disorders. Vet Med 84 (3), 281-286.
Other sources of information
- Kaneko J J (1997) Clinical Biochemistry of Domestic Animals. 5th edn. Eds: Harvey J W & Bruss M L. Academic Press, USA.
- Duncan J R, Prasse K W & Mahaffy E A (1994) Veterinary Laboratory Medicine Clinical Pathology. 3rd edn. Iowa University Press, USA.