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If the urine is concentrated, it can cause the urine dipstick to read positive for protein when there is only a small amount of protein in the urine. Dear Dr. Roach: I’m a retired nurse anesthetist.
A dipstick test is often the first indicator of proteinuria. The extent of protein in the urine can be further investigated with a 24-hour urine collection test.
If the urine is concentrated, it can cause the urine dipstick to read positive for protein when there is only a small amount of protein in the urine. DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a retired nurse anesthetist.
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