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[Microalbuminuria screening in diabetics].
C Hasslacher1, A Müller, U Panradl
1Abteilung Endokrinologie und Stoffwechsel, Medizinische Universitätsklinik Heidelberg.
Deutsche Medizinische Wochenschrift (1946)
|June 23, 1989
Summary
Screening for microalbuminuria in diabetics is effective using first morning urine albumin concentration. This method accurately identifies elevated albumin excretion rates, aiding early detection in diabetes management.
Area of Science:
- Nephrology
- Diabetology
- Clinical Chemistry
Background:
- Microalbuminuria is an early indicator of diabetic nephropathy.
- Accurate and accessible screening methods are crucial for early intervention in diabetes management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy of first morning void urine albumin concentration as a screening tool for microalbuminuria in diabetic patients.
- To compare the diagnostic performance of first morning void urine albumin with other urine collection methods.
Main Methods:
- Nocturnal albumin excretion rate (NAER) was measured in 133 diabetic patients.
- Albumin concentration was analyzed in first morning void urine and spontaneously voided day urine.
- Albumin/creatinine ratio was calculated and compared with albumin concentration.
Main Results:
- Albumin concentration >20 mg/l in first morning urine showed 86% sensitivity and 98% specificity for raised albumin excretion rate (20-200 µg/min).
- Albumin/creatinine ratio did not improve diagnostic accuracy compared to albumin concentration alone.
- Albumin concentration >20 mg/l in day urine had 90% sensitivity but only 60% specificity.
Conclusions:
- First morning void urine albumin concentration is a suitable and reliable screening test for microalbuminuria in diabetics.
- This simple method can effectively identify patients with elevated albumin excretion rates, facilitating timely management of diabetic kidney disease.