Quantitative Micro-albuminuria Assessment from ‘Random Voided Urinary Albumin: Creatinine Ratio’ Versus ‘24 hours Urinary Albumin Concentration’ for Screening of Diabetic Nephropathy

Abstract

Twenty four hours UAC is considered gold standard for screening of Micro-albuminuria but is cumbersome to collect 24 hours urine sample especially in OPD setup and in female patients. This leads to loss of compliance thereby preventing early diagnosis of diabetic nephropathy. This problem is more impracticable in hilly regions of India. By using random urine sample for screening of Micro-albuminuria in the form of RUA: C in random urine sample that correlates well with 24 hours UAC in 24 hours urine sample,is easier and more practical in Indian scenario especially in diabetics residing in hills.