Microprotein

This specific methodology is used to test for protein in urine and cerebrospinal fluid. Protein may be present in the urine under non-pathological conditions such as pregnancy, dehydration, and exercise. Pathologic increases are seen with severe burns, nephrotic syndrome, multiple myeloma, heavy metal poisoning, diabetic nephropathy, pyelonephritis, and preeclampsia. Protein will be elevated in cerebrospinal fluid with meningitis, encephalitis, brain tumors, intracranial hemorrhage, traumatic injury, and poliomyelitis.

The Microprotein reagent is intended for the in vitro quantitative determination of protein in urine and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) for both manual and automated systems.