Journal article
Current Issues in Measurement and Reporting of Urinary Albumin Excretion
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Urinary excretion of albumin indicates kidney damage and is recognized as a risk factor for progression of kidney disease and cardiovascular disease. The role of urinary albumin measurements has focused attention on the clinical need for accurate and clearly reported results. The National Kidney Disease Education Program and the IFCC convened a conference to assess the current state of preanalytical, analytical, and postanalytical …
Authors
Miller WG; Bruns DE; Hortin GL; Sandberg S; Aakre KM; McQueen MJ; Itoh Y; Lieske JC; Seccombe DW; Jones G
Journal
Clinical Chemistry, Vol. 55, No. 1, pp. 24–38
Publisher
Oxford University Press (OUP)
Publication Date
January 1, 2009
DOI
10.1373/clinchem.2008.106567
ISSN
0009-9147