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24-hour urine protein

The 24-hour urine protein looks at protein lost in urine over a day. It is done for: kidney disease, pre-eclampsia.

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The 24-hour urine protein looks at protein lost in urine over a day. It is done for: kidney disease, pre-eclampsia. Why it is done: Kidney disease, pre-eclampsia. generated by SI from cited sources · general information, not a diagnosis · consult a health professional

Sources: SI health summary (own words); MedlinePlus Lab Tests and CDC as references

Why it is done

Kidney disease, pre-eclampsia.

Preparation

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.

What it measures

Protein lost in urine over a day.

Sample type

Urine

If the result is high

Kidney damage or pre-eclampsia.

If the result is low

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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Common questions

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

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