The 24-hour urine protein looks at protein lost in urine over a day. It is done for: kidney disease, pre-eclampsia.
General health information, not a diagnosis. In an emergency, call 102. Always consult a qualified health professional.
Kidney disease, pre-eclampsia.
Collect all urine for 24 hours. Laboratory-specific; see the reference range on your report. High or positive may mean: Kidney damage or pre-eclampsia. Low or negative may mean: Normal. General information, not a diagnosis. Results must be interpreted by a qualified health worker.
Protein lost in urine over a day.
Urine
Kidney damage or pre-eclampsia.
Normal.
Reference ranges vary by lab, age and sex — always use the range printed on your own report.
Consult a doctor to interpret results — a single test does not make a diagnosis.
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What does the 24-hour urine protein measure?
Protein lost in urine over a day.
Why is the 24-hour urine protein done?
Kidney disease, pre-eclampsia.
Do I need to fast for the 24-hour urine protein?
Collect all urine for 24 hours.
What does a high or positive 24-hour urine protein mean?
Kidney damage or pre-eclampsia.
What does a low or negative 24-hour urine protein mean?
Normal.
What is the normal range for the 24-hour urine protein?
Laboratory-specific; see the reference range on your report.
Why is 24-hour urine protein done?
Kidney disease, pre-eclampsia.
Do I need to prepare or fast for 24-hour urine protein?
Collect all urine for 24 hours. Laboratory-specific; see the reference range on your report. High or positive may mean: Kidney damage or pre-eclampsia. Low or negative may mean: Normal. General information, not a diagnosis. Results must be interpreted by a qualified health worker.
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Sources: SI health summary (own words); MedlinePlus Lab Tests and CDC as references