Immunophenotypic profiles of plasma cells and tumor burden in patients with smoldering myeloma (SMM) and monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS). This is an ASCO Meeting Abstract ...

Objective: To compare the urine protein–creatinine ratio with urinalysis to predict significant proteinuria (⩾300 mg per day). Study Design: A total of 116 paired spot urine samples and 24-h urine ...

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A urine protein-creatinine ratio (UPCR) test looks for high levels of protein in your urine, which can happen in kidney disease. Results that are higher than average may be a sign of a kidney-related ...

Creatinine levels can be measured through a urine test. Abnormal levels of creatinine in a person’s urine can indicate medical issues, such as kidney infection, kidney stones, and diabetes. Creatinine ...

The calcium : creatinine ratio (Ca/Cr) of a random urine sample is a useful index of urine calcium excretion in children with normal muscle mass (NMM), but not in those with conditions such as ...

Share on Pinterest Elevated levels of two substances may indicate a higher risk of new-onset heart failure. Herman Lumanog/Pacific Press/LightRocket via Getty Images High, stable levels of urinary ...

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What Is a Creatinine Test? A creatinine test, also called a serum creatinine test, measures how well your kidneys are working. Creatinine is a waste product from the normal breakdown of muscle tissue.