Re: [ozmidwifery] Protein in Urine?

[Emily]

hi abby

urinalysis gives a semi-quantitative level of proteinuria and is usually expressed as trace, +, ++, +++ or ++++. you can also do a 24hour collection of urine to get a fully quanitative measure of the amount of protein.

here is an article in mja on whether urinalysis can be discontinued during pregnancy if the initial one is clear..

http://www.mja.com.au/public/issues/177_09_041102/mur10814_fm.html

 i havent had a good read of it yet but you might be interested :)

Benign causes of protein in the urine include fever, intense activity or exercise, dehydration, emotional stress and even long days on your feet. More serious causes include glomerulonephritis, multiple myeloma and preeclampsia. If the urine is alkaline, dilute or concentrated, there is gross hematuria (lots of blood in urine) or the presence of mucus, semen or white blood cells, when some meds are used or the dipstick is immersed in the urine for too long, then you can get a false-positive for protein.

emily

Abby and Toby <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

Hi,

A client and I have been discussing protein in urine and how much is too
much, when to get worried etc. She was admitted to hospital at 37 weeks with
her daughter and induced, apparently due to high blood pressure and protein
in her urine. A friend of hers had a similiar symptoms of pre eclampsia but
was not admitted to hospital and went on to have a natural birth. So, my
question is, can the test measure quantities of protein or just pick up
protein in general. If it is in quantities, what level is too much?

Thanks
Love Abby

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