Protein and albumin-to-creatinine ratios in random urines accurately predict 24 h protein and albumin loss in patients with kidney disease

Abstract

By careful choice of cut-offs, both PCR and ACR can be used in patients with kidney disease to rule in or rule out abnormal 24 h losses of protein and albumin. EMU and, importantly, random samples can be used as surrogates for 24 h urine collections.