LabMed
Increased Urinary Protein
Differential Diagnosis
Glomerular membrane damage
Impaired tubular reabsorption of protein
Multiple myeloma
Preeclampsia
Diabetic nephropathy
Suggested Additional Lab Testing
Initial evaluation for renal function with serum or plasma BUN and/or creatinine
If there is concern about an undiagnosed case of diabetes mellitus, evaluation for diabetes
If there is concern about multiple myeloma, serum protein electrophoresis
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