Question

A 38-year-old man with nephrotic syndrome is found to have 3+ oedema and 5g/day proteinuria. Which is the most likely initial diagnostic test to confirm the underlying pathology?

Accepted Answer

Renal biopsy

Answer

Random serum albumin

Answer

Ultrasound of the abdomen

Answer

Serum protein electrophoresis

Answer

Trial of diuretics

Practice question

A 38-year-old man with nephrotic syndrome is found to have 3+ oedema and 5g/day proteinuria. Which is the most likely initial diagnostic test to confirm the underlying pathology?