Kidney disease is fast emerging as a global concern with the potential to devastate millions of lives. Recent advances in early detection of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) for people most at risk are making prevention and early treatment a reality. For example, during the past decade, studies from around the world have established microalbuminuria as the critical indicator for early stage kidney disease, as well as a significant risk factor for cardiovascular disease.

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics’ comprehensive suite of products for near patient and point-of-care urinalysis testing help physicians identify those patients most at risk of developing kidney disease. For example:

• Multistix PRO® Strips assist the physician who is committed to preventative medicine by identifying patients with Kidney Disease earlier and more reliably than traditional strips.
• Clinitek® Microalbumin Strips test for microalbuminuria in patients with diabetes in order to detect early kidney disease or to prevent further progression of the disease.
• DCA 2000® Microalbumin/Creatinine Cartridge is the most sensitive point of care test available for physicians and dedicated specialists who want to protect patients at serious risk for kidney disease or to monitor patients who have confirmed kidney disease.