Table 1 Clinical indication and definition [4]
Clinical category | Definition |
|---|---|
Nephrotic syndrome | A urine protein excretion of more than 3.5 g per 24 h or a random urine protein-to-creatinine ratio more than 3000 mg/g in an adult |
Sub-nephrotic proteinuria | Albumin-Creatinine Ratio of < 250 mg/mmol or Protein-Creatinine Ratio < 300 mg/mmol |
Nephritic syndrome | A constellation of haematuria, proteinuria, hypertension and/or acute kidney injury (AKI) |
acute kidney injury (AKI) | Increase in serum creatinine of ≥ 26.5 μmol/L within 48 h and labelled as AKI or rapid increase in creatinine in the clinical scenario |
Renal Impairment of unknown cause | Any new presentation of chronic kidney diseases (defined by glomerular filtration rate less than 60 ml/min/1.73m2), without an obvious cause (determined by treating nephrologist) |
Isolated painless haematuria | Presence of painless haematuria in patients |