Nephrotic syndrome laboratory findings

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Yazan Daaboul, Serge Korjian

Overview

Nephrotic syndrome is characterized by the following laboratory findings: proteinuria > 3.5g/24 hrs on 24-hour urine collection, proteinuria on urine dipstick, and urine protein/creatinine ratio > 3. When nephrotic syndrome is diagnosed (proteinuria > 3.5 g/24 hrs), additional laboratory tests are required such as serum albumin concentration, serum chemistry panel, lipid panel, and serum creatinine concentration.

Laboratory Findings

For the diagnosis of nephrotic syndrome:[1]

  • 24-hour urine collection shows proteinuria > 3.5g/24 hrs
  • Urine dipstick confirms proteinuria
  • Urine protein/creatinine ratio > 3


When nephrotic syndrome is diagnosed (proteinuria > 3.5 g/24 hrs), the following laboratory evaluation is needed:[1][2]

  • Low serum albumin levels
  • Serum chemistry panel is generally normal. Pseudohyponatremia due to hyperlipidemia may be present.
  • Abnormal lipid panel
  • Normal/elevated plasma creatinine levels
  • Urine culture and antibiogram
  • Bone profile and corrected calcium levels


Other tests may be necessary to rule-out secondary etiologies of nephrotic syndrome:[1][2]

  • C-reactive protein (CRP) and erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)
  • Fasting plasma glucose
  • Antinuclear antibody (ANA) panel
  • Anti-dsDNA antibodies
  • Hepatic enzymes
  • Serologic tests for HBV and HCV
  • HIV screening test
  • Rheumatoid factor
  • Cryoglobulins
  • Complement C3 and C4 levels
  • VDRL or RPR
  • Serum and urine protein electrophoresis

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 Kodner C (2009). "Nephrotic syndrome in adults: diagnosis and management". Am Fam Physician. 80 (10): 1129–34. PMID 19904897.
  2. 2.0 2.1 Hull RP, Goldsmith DJ (2008). "Nephrotic syndrome in adults". BMJ. 336 (7654): 1185–9. doi:10.1136/bmj.39576.709711.80. PMC 2394708. PMID 18497417.

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