Protein/creatinine ratio, C3, C4, anti-dsDNA, urine microscopy and blood pressure in lupus nephropathy

at least every 3 months for the first 2–3 years

tests per year, Europe, at least every 3 months for the first 2–3 years

“Patients with established nephropathy should have protein/creatinine ratio (or 24 h proteinuria) and immunological tests (C3, C4, anti-dsDNA), urine microscopy and blood pressure at least every 3 months for the first 2–3 years.”

EULAR recommendations for monitoring patients with SLE in clinical practice and in observational studies (Mosca et al., Ann Rheum Dis 2010), Table of recommendations, 2010-07

Kind of source: Clinical guideline
Read on: 2026-11-06
Daily check: Quote found at the source on 2026-11-06
What to know: Applies only to people with established kidney involvement. Four a year is the minimum (at least every 3 months) and holds for the first 2 to 3 years.
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