Assessment of Interobserver Reliability of Nephrologist Examination of Urine Sediment.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Urine sediment microscopy is commonly performed during the evaluation of kidney disease. Interobserver reliability of nephrologists' urine sediment examination has not been well studied.

Objective

Assess interobserver reliability of the urine sediment examination.

Design, setting, and participants

In this diagnostic test study, urine samples were prospectively collected from a convenience sample of adult patients from an academic hospital in the United States undergoing kidney biopsy from July 11, 2018, to March 20, 2019. Digital images and videos of urine sediment findings were captured using a bright-field microscope. These images and videos along with urine dipstick results were incorporated in online surveys and sent to expert nephrologists at 15 US tea

SUBMITTER: Palsson R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7442930 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature