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A 35-year-old female asked:

My kidney function test are okay but large amount of protein in urine. can blood wrk be neg and still have kidney insufficiency. just dx w/lupus.

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Rheumatology 54 years experience

Yes: It is likely you have lupus nephritis and will need a kidney biopsy. Have you seen a nephrologist yet?

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Urine has a few bubbles. Definitely not foamy. And only once a day if that. Drink 70+ounces of water daily. Can this be protein? Kidney function on blood test is normal. Creatinine 0.80?

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