Question 17 · LEK · Diagnostics
The measurement of albuminuria in 24 h urine collection may be replaced by more convenient:
- A. albumin-to-creatinine ratio in 24 h urine collection.
- B. albumin-to-creatinine ratio in a spot first morning urine sample.
- C. albumin-to-creatinine ratio in a spot urine.
- D. total protein-to-creatinine ratio in 24 h urine collection.
- E. albumin detection in a spot urine using dipstick method.
Hint
Choose the spot-sample method that corrects for urine concentration and minimises variation due to posture and activity.
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