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Can an algorithm based on dipstick urine protein and urine specific gravity accurately predict proteinuria?

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boxed-textConstantiner et al. (2005) A dipstick protein and specific gravity algorithm accurately predicts pathological proteinuria. Am J Kidney Dis 45: 833–841

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