The presence of protein in a urinalysis is indicative of:

a. hypertension or diabetes mellitus.
b. urinary tract infections or pyelonephritis.
c. renal calculi or use of anticoagulants.
d. cirrhosis or hepatitis.


a
Possible causes of protein in a urinalysis are kidney
infections, acute glomerulonephritis, pyelonephritis, diabetes
mellitus (types 1 and 2), acute febrile states, hypertension and
congestive cardiac failure.

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