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The child with protein in their urine is a common finding in pediatric practice. Protein may be found in the urine of healthy children. The incidence increases with age and the majority of protein is albumin.
Although a small amount of protein can sometimes be found in urine, the amount should not exceed 10 mg per 100 mL of a single specimen for 150 mg in 24 hours. The first indication of renal disease is often the finding of small amounts of albumin in the urine (microalbuminuria).