Question 1

what does a low urine random total protein level mean?  should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

RepeatDiscussWithMD: Low or trace urine protein can be normal in some young people.But it can also be indicator of early stage kidney disease in patients with type2 diabetes and hypertension.Your doctor can coreelate your urine protein with rest of your health and medical condition.Sometimes it is temporary and that is why if there is no other cause for it,we suggest to repeat it.We don't know how old you are

Question 2

i recently had a random urine test done, and my protein total random urine is 393. my creatinine two urine is 242.6. is this high?

Accepted Answer

These results could: Be due  to effects on the kidney from diabetes, hypertension, autoimmune, connective tissue diseases etc. Ask and get reassurance from your dr. Take care!                http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/protein-in-urine/my00630.                                               http://www.m.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/proteinuria-protein-in-urine.

Question 3

random urine test last week with protein 100mg. today follow up urine was negative for protein, all normal. how can it can go up and then be negative?

Accepted Answer

Lots of reasons: Protein can appear and disappear in urine samples.  It's much more common than you might think.  One of the most common reasons in strenuous exercise the day before or day of the urine sample.  Hope this helps!

Question 4

what causes protein in urine and low bun?

Accepted Answer

Proteinuria, low BUN: Proteinuria (p) needs to be quantified. This can be done with a 24 hour urine collection that will measure p as well as the renal function of a patient. Blood work (bw) will need to be taken. If the p > 1 gram/day, and bw does not give the p's cause, a kidney biopsy may be needed. Low BUN levels may be reflection of a low protein intake or over-hydration. See a nephrologist for more info.

Question 5

what effects does a low protein diet have on urine?

Accepted Answer

Mind Your Garden!: It contains less of nitrogenous waste in the form of urea.Urea contains the nitrogen &amp; is very soluble in the blood and so is carried to the kidneys for removal. Of course a really low protein diet that causes malnutrition can affect the kidney &amp; then the urea builds up in the blood.Urea is used in many fertilizers as a source of nitrogen for plants, so, if you have a garden, you know what to do!!

Question 6

just did a 24 hr urine and the results said the protein was too low to calculate. what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

A good thing: The test among other things is to determine if there is kidney disease which may cause it to leak proteins    if the result was too low to calculate, then it probably is clean of protein and that aspect of kidney function is normal.

Question 7

is a random urine protein/creatinine ratio of 405mg/g something to be worried about, or no big deal? is it only mildy elevated or high?

Accepted Answer

Depends on context.: Lots of things can cause slight to mild proteinuria. In the context of diabetes this can be a sign of significant kidney problems from the diabetes and an early indicator that the kidneys are being damaged. Or... some contamination from menses. Needs to be put into the entire perspective.

Question 8

if my gfr stays in low 40s and cr is high but i have no protein in urine does that mean i don't have ckd or does that mean the kd isn't bad yet?

Accepted Answer

Stage 2-3: You have kidney disease.  You just did not have significant amounts of protein in the urine at that sample.   Egfr.

Question 9

protein urine random35  creatinine, ur 143.0 protein/creat ratio 0.2  mg.  commet nephrotic ratio> 3.5   no standard values given. kidneys ok??

Accepted Answer

Proteinuria: Protein/creatinine ratio of 0.2 is within the normal reference range.  So, there is no significant increase in urine protein.  I am concerned about hematuria and painful joints.  Is hematuria repeatedly present?  Is BP normal?  Why swollen feet?  What other testing has been done? Is ANA present?  Have you had a recent infection?  Is serum creatinine changing? Is urine albumin/creat ratio known?

Question 10

urine test results: urine blood 3+, urine protein trace. are these normal, or should i be concerned? currently being worked up for low h/h (7.2/27)

Accepted Answer

Follow advice: All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Having said that, 3+ blood in urine and h/h of 7.2/27 are not normal. Make sure to follow your doctor's advice about tests and treatments.

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What does a low urine random total protein level mean? should i be worried?

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I recently had a random urine test done, and my protein total random urine is 393. my creatinine two urine is 242.6. is this high?

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Random urine test last week with protein 100mg. today follow up urine was negative for protein, all normal. how can it can go up and then be negative?

A member asked:

What causes protein in urine and low bun?

A member asked:

What effects does a low protein diet have on urine?

A member asked:

Just did a 24 hr urine and the results said the protein was too low to calculate. what does this mean?

A member asked:

Is a random urine protein/creatinine ratio of 405mg/g something to be worried about, or no big deal? is it only mildy elevated or high?

A member asked:

If my gfr stays in low 40s and cr is high but i have no protein in urine does that mean i don't have ckd or does that mean the kd isn't bad yet?

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Protein urine random35 creatinine, ur 143.0 protein/creat ratio 0.2 mg. commet nephrotic ratio> 3.5 no standard values given. kidneys ok??

A member asked:

Urine test results: urine blood 3+, urine protein trace. are these normal, or should i be concerned? currently being worked up for low h/h (7.2/27)

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