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Urine Protein (Dipstick) Normal Ranges
Urine dipstick protein detects protein (primarily albumin) in the urine.
| Reference Range | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Negative / Non-reactive | qualitative | Negative to trace (<150 mg/day total protein) |
Also reported in: mg/dL.
Common Causes of High Urine Protein
Diabetic nephropathy (most common cause of CKD globally)Hypertensive nephrosclerosisGlomerulonephritis (IgA nephropathy, lupus nephritis, FSGS, membranous nephropathy)
Common Causes of Low Urine Protein
Dipstick protein is negative in normal kidney functionDipstick misses small proteins — Bence Jones protein and tubular proteins require specific urine protein electrophoresis
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