Difference between revisions of "Proteinuria"
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If protein is detected in the urine, a urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio (ACR) test must be conducted. Proteinuria can be a sign of underlying kidney conditions such as IgA nephropathy or glomerulonephritis, both of which are often undiagnosed. Administration of granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) may worsen these conditions, which is the basis for this precaution. | If protein is detected in the urine, a urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio (ACR) test must be conducted. Proteinuria can be a sign of underlying kidney conditions such as IgA nephropathy or glomerulonephritis, both of which are often undiagnosed. Administration of granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) may worsen these conditions, which is the basis for this precaution. | ||
| − | To be medically cleared for donation, the donor must have a negative urine protein test, ensuring that these kidney diseases are unlikely. If proteinuria is present, the following | + | To be medically cleared for donation, the donor must have a negative urine protein test, ensuring that these kidney diseases are unlikely. If proteinuria is present, the algorithm on the following link must be followed: |
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| + | https://www.med-guidelines.org.uk/index.php?title=File:Urine_algorithm&action=edit&redlink=1 | ||
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For haematuria, please see [[haematuria]] | For haematuria, please see [[haematuria]] | ||
Revision as of 09:59, 15 July 2025
Contents
Acceptability at Recruitment
ACCEPTABLE
Acceptability at VT / Work-Up
ACCEPTABLE
Individual at risk
Donor
Explanation of Condition
Protein present in urine, found either from a urine dipstick test or a Microbiology, Culture & Sensitive (MC&S) test.
Guidance
If protein is detected in the urine, a urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio (ACR) test must be conducted. Proteinuria can be a sign of underlying kidney conditions such as IgA nephropathy or glomerulonephritis, both of which are often undiagnosed. Administration of granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) may worsen these conditions, which is the basis for this precaution.
To be medically cleared for donation, the donor must have a negative urine protein test, ensuring that these kidney diseases are unlikely. If proteinuria is present, the algorithm on the following link must be followed:
https://www.med-guidelines.org.uk/index.php?title=File:Urine_algorithm&action=edit&redlink=1
For haematuria, please see haematuria
Pseudonyms or Related Conditions
IgA Nephropathy
Berger’s disease
Glomerulonephritis
Version 1, Edition 1
Date of Last Update
14/07/2025
