Sensitivity and Specificity of Urinary Dipstick in Emergency Departments

Urinary dipsticks are commonly used in emergency departments since they are a cheap and quick diagnostic tool. However the sensitivity and specificity of urinary dipsticks might be compromised in emergency departments due to fluid imbalance and acute illness itself.

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Key information

Conditions

Proteinuria Disease Attributes Emergencies Female Urogenital Diseases Female Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy Complications Male Urogenital Diseases Pathologic Processes Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms Urination Disorders Urogenital Diseases Urologic Diseases Urological Manifestations

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Sonderborg Hospital

Sønderborg, Southern Denmark, 6400, Denmark

About this study

The study is designed as a prospective observational study on the emergency department in Sonderborg, Southern Denmark.

All patients above 18 years of age who have given their consent are included. Urinary dipstick and albumin creatinine ratio is obtained simultaneously within 48 hours after admission on the emergency department.

Patient with a positive urinary dipstick will be asked to deliver another urinary dipstick and albumin creatinine ratio 3-8 weeks later.

To our knowledge has the specificity and sensitivity of urinary dipstick for protein not been described, yet. Our design will give us the possibility not only to quantify specificity and sensitivity in the acute phase on the emergency department but in the non-acute phase after discharge from the emergency department, as well.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

All patients above 18 years of age who were admitted to the emergency department in Sonderborg and who gave their consent

Exclusion criteria

anuria

Treatment and study plan

Urinary dipstick

Diagnostic Test

Sensitivity and specificity of urinary dipstick for proteinuria in emergency departments

Primary outcomes

Sensitivity and specificity of urinary dipstick for proteinuria on emergency departments

Time frame: 5 months

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Sonderborg Hospital

Other Gov

Registry information

Important dates

Study start: 2019
Primary completion: 2019
Study completion: 2020
First posted: Aug 16, 2019
Registry last updated: Oct 22, 2020

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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