METHOD FOR TEST ON DIABETIC NEPHROPATHY

摘要

Disclosed is a test method for detecting diabetic nephropathy in an earlier stage than conventional methods. Specifically disclosed are: a method for testing on diabetic nephropathy, which is characterized by measuring the urine podocalyxin level: the test method in which diabetic nephropathy is detected in at least the first stage; a test reagent for use in the test method; and a test reagent kit for use in the test method. The method, the test reagent and the test reagent kit rely on a fact that the urine podocalyxin level reflects the occurrence and condition of diabetic nephropathy highly sensitively in an earlier stage than the urine albumin level.