Albuminuria detection sensitivity

1. Urine dipstick testing is associated with albuminuria detection sensitivity in humans (sensitivity 34% (95% CI, 30%-37%)).

   “Dipstick protein positivity had sensitivity of 34% (95% CI, 30%-37%) and specificity of 95%”

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