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UACR or UPCR

2025-08-27 15:07:01
I'm diabetic,hypertensive & have a family history of CKD of both of my parents. Need to know that which test is a better predictor of early kidney disease - UACR or UPCR
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The uacr test , specifically a early morning test is the best test to assess if the kidney has undergone damage
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Answered2025-08-28 15:14:49

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