European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology
Volume 144, Issue 2 , Pages 146-148 , June 2009

Accuracy of the spot urinary microalbumin:creatinine ratio and visual dipsticks in hypertensive pregnant women

  • Rajesh Gangaram

      Affiliations

    • Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Nelson R Mandela School of Medicine, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Private Bag 7, Congella 4013, South Africa
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Tel.: +27 031 2604250; fax: +27 031 2604427.
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  • Manogaran Naicker

      Affiliations

    • Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Prince Mshiyeni Hospital, South Africa
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  • Jagidesa Moodley

      Affiliations

    • Women's Health and HIV Research Group, Nelson R Mandela School of Medicine, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Received 12 September 2008 ,Revised 23 January 2009 ,Accepted 12 March 2009.

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PII: S0301-2115(09)00230-9

doi: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2009.03.010

European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology
Volume 144, Issue 2 , Pages 146-148 , June 2009

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