A 24-hour urine collection test is a laboratory test to measure the content of certain substances in the urine, which can be used as a diagnostic indicator of the function of the kidneys. The test ...

Some people are more likely to have protein in their urine. If your doctor does a routine dipstick protein urine test, you might need to do a 24-hour urine protein test. What Is a 24-Hour Urine ...

What is the best method to use when quantifying proteinuria in children and adults: 24-hour urine collections for total protein, random urine protein:creatinine ratio or microalbumin:creatinine ratio?

Soda and fast food intake may add to the difficulty of phosphorus control. A new study found that 24-hour urine phosphorus is inversely related to whole-body retention, but is not related to net ...

A urine protein test measures the amount of protein in a urine sample. A doctor may suggest this test to help evaluate and monitor kidney function and potentially detect kidney damage. The kidneys ...

Contributed by Kim Zuber, PA-C, who oversees patients in seven dialysis centers for Metropolitan Nephrology Associates, Clinton, Md. Referrals to our nephrology office often come with a 24-hour urine ...

Six patients displayed the dual findings of Bence Jones proteinuria and heavy albuminuria. Of these, 5 had renal biopsy–confirmed renal AL amyloidosis, and 1 had LCDD. All 5 patients with AL ...