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Urine test:protein 80,all the rest are normal,urine culture nagative. i have ra.take prednisone +plaquinil+methotrexate what to check? what can it be?

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Dr. Christine Hom answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Urine test: Start with your internist, rheumatologist, or the individual who ordered the test. Most commonly repeating the test on a first morning urine specimen will deal with the problem.

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Answered 7/10/2019

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A member asked:

Urine test:protein 80,all the rest are normal,urine culture nagative. i have ra.take prednisone +plaquinil+methotrexate what to check? what can it be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Christine Hom answered

Dr Kuitems and 5 doctors agreed

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