Journal article
Evaluation of factors that affect analytic variability of urine protein-to-creatinine ratio determination in dogs
American Journal of Veterinary Research, Vol.73(6), pp.779-788
2012
Abstract
Objective-To determine whether preanalytic and analytic factors affect evaluation of the urinary protein-to-creatinine (UPC) ratio in dogs. Sample-50 canine urine samples. Procedures-The UPC ratio was measured to assess the intra-assay imprecision (20 measurements within a single session), the influence of predilution (1:10, 1:20, and 1:100) for urine creatinine concentration measurement, and the effect of storage at room temperature (approx 20°C), 4°C, and -20°C. Results-The coefficient of variation at room temperature determined with the 1:20 predilution was < 10.0%, with the highest coefficients of variation found in samples with a low protein concentration or low urine specific gravity. This variability could result in misclassification of samples with UPC ratios close to the thresholds defined by the International Renal Interest Society to classify dogs as nonproteinuric (0.2), borderline proteinuric (0.21 to 0.50), or proteinuric (> 0.51). A proportional bias was found in samples prediluted 1:10, compared with samples prediluted 1:20 or 1:100. At room temperature, the UPC ratio did not significantly increase after 2 and 4 hours. After 12 hours at room temperature and at 4°C, the UPC ratio significantly increased. The UPC ratio did not significantly change during 3 months of storage at -20°C. Conclusions and Clinical Relevance-The intra-assay precision of the UPC ratio was sufficiently low to avoid misclassification of samples, except for values close to 0.2 or 0.5. The optimal predilution ratio for urine creatinine concentration measurement was 1:20. A 1:100 predilution is recommended in samples with a urine specific gravity > 1.030. The UPC ratio must be measured as soon as samples are collected. Alternatively, samples should be immediately frozen to increase their stability and minimize the risk of misclassification of proteinuria.
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- Title
- Evaluation of factors that affect analytic variability of urine protein-to-creatinine ratio determination in dogs
- Authors/Creators
- G. Rossi (Author/Creator) - University of MilanL. Giori (Author/Creator) - University of MilanS. Campagnola (Author/Creator) - University of MilanA. Zatelli (Author/Creator) - Clinica Veterinaria Pirani, Reggio Emilia, ItalyE. Zini (Author/Creator) - University of PaduaS. Paltrinieri (Author/Creator)
- Publication Details
- American Journal of Veterinary Research, Vol.73(6), pp.779-788
- Publisher
- American Veterinary Medical Association
- Identifiers
- 991005545177507891
- Murdoch Affiliation
- Murdoch University
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article
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