Measurement of micro-albuminuria in patients with diabetes mellitus

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dc.contributor.authorNortje, H. F. M.en_ZA
dc.contributor.authorAalbers, C.en_ZA
dc.contributor.authorTaljaard, J. J. F.en_ZA
dc.contributor.authorHough, F. S.en_ZA
dc.contributor.authorNortje, H. F. M.en_ZA
dc.contributor.authorAalbers, C.en_ZA
dc.contributor.authorTaljaard, J. J. F.en_ZA
dc.contributor.authorHough, F. S.en_ZA
dc.date.accessioned2011-03-18T14:59:34Z
dc.date.accessioned2011-03-18T14:59:34Z
dc.date.available2011-03-18T14:59:34Z
dc.date.available2011-03-18T14:59:34Z
dc.date.issued1992
dc.descriptionNortje, H. F. M., et al. 1992. Measurement of micro-albuminuria in patients with diabetes mellitus. South African Medical Journal, 81:426-427
dc.descriptionThe original publication is available at http://www.samj.org.za
dc.description.abstractPersistent micro-albuminuria (MA) in patients with diabetes mellitus identifies a high-risk group for the development of vascular complications. Since the methodology involved in measuring MA has not been standardised, MA in 40 diabetic patients was measured in order to compare nephelometry with radio-immunoassay (RIA). The effect of storage (7 days), the influence of freezing and thawing on MA levels, and possible differences between glass and plastic containers were also assessed. An excellent correlation (r = 0,971) was found between RIA and nephelometry. Urine could be safely stored at 4°C in either plastic or glass containers without any signiicant influence on MA concentrations. It is concluded that nephelometry is an excellent method for accurately measuring MA.
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dc.identifier.citationNortje, H. F. M., et al. 1992. Measurement of micro-albuminuria in patients with diabetes mellitus. South African Medical Journal, 81:426-427
dc.identifier.issn2078-5135 (online)
dc.identifier.issn0256-9574 (print)
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/7905
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/7905
dc.language.isoenen_ZA
dc.publisherHealth & Medical Publishing Group
dc.rights.holderSouth African Medical Journal
dc.subjectDiabetes
dc.subjectAlbuminuria
dc.titleMeasurement of micro-albuminuria in patients with diabetes mellitusen_ZA
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