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A 18-year-old male asked:

What would normally happen, if a urine dipstick test shows ''traces'' of protein? will my doctor then recommend a repeated test? or will he ignore it?

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Dr. Saif Fattehanswered

Pediatric Dermatology 12 years experience

Overall picture: Depends on what he was testing the urine for and what illness you have. He may want you to provide a morning urine.

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