Comparison of urine protein-creatinine ratio and urine dipstick test for significant proteinuria in preeclamptic women

• Main Authors: Chinedu L. Olisa (Author), Betrand O. Nwosu (Author), George U. Eleje (Author), Charlotte B. Oguejiofor (Author), Innocent I. Mbachu (Author), Chukwudi A. Ogabido (Author), Tobechi K. Njoku (Author), Chidinma C. Okafor (Author), Zebulon C. Okechukwu (Author), Chukwunwendu F. Okeke (Author), Ifeanyi O. Okonkwo (Author), Emmanuel I. Okaforcha (Author), Chukwunonso I. Enechukwu (Author), Chito P. Ilika (Author), Obinna K. Nnabuchi (Author), Ugochukwu H. Osuafor (Author), Harrison C. Ugwuoroko (Author), Emmanuel C. Egwuatu (Author), Martin C. Andeh (Author), Chigozie G. Okafor (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: SAGE Publishing, 2024-10-01T00:00:00Z.
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Background: Assessing for significant proteinuria in pregnancy (SPIP) stands as a key indicator for diagnosing preeclampsia. However, the initial method typically employed for this assessment, the urine dipstick test, often yields inaccurate results. While a 24-h urine collection is considered the m...