To assess the accuracy of urine dipstick analysis for protein, combined with urine specific gravity, in predicting overt proteinuria (urine protein : creatinine [UPC] ratio ≥500 mg/g [≥0.057 g/mmol]) ...

Specific gravity: Urine specific gravity, which correlates well with urine osmolality, gives important insight into hydration status and concentrating ability of the kidneys. Specific gravity is ...

DETROIT – Henry Ford Hospital researchers have found that the presence of excess protein in a common urine test is an effective prognostic marker of acute renal failure in patients with severe sepsis.

A urine-specific gravity test compares the density of urine with the density of water. The test may help healthcare professionals identify dehydration, a kidney problem, or a condition like diabetes ...

Point-of-care urine dipstick demonstrated higher sensitivity (90.2%) and specificity (92.6%) than laboratory urinalysis for diagnosing urinary tract infection (UTI) in febrile infants aged 2-6 months.

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - When a dipstick test suggests there's blood in the urine, the next step should be to examine a sample of the urine under a microscope to make sure the dipstick result is ...