Protein, 24-Hour Urine

This test measures Protein levels in a 24-hour urine sample. The 24 hour urine test may be a more accurate assessment for the measurement of Protein ( proteinuria) than a random urine test. Therefore, it may be ordered after a routine urinalysis that has shown protein in the urine.

Test results may take 2-4 business days.

Available Laboratories: LabCorp, Quest Diagnostics

$79
LabCorp $99
Quest

Sample Results

Protein, 24-Hour Urine

Sample Results

$79
LabCorp $99
Quest

Test Details

Protein is carried through the body within the plasma portion of the blood. Protein is filtered out by the kidneys and then returned to the blood, leaving little to no protein in urine. If there is elevated levels of Protein in the urine, it is referred to as proteinuria. The most common cause of Protein in the urine is kidney damage from diabetes or hypertension. Other possible causes for Protein in the urine other than kidney damage may include:

stress
exercise
fever
aspirin therapy

A 24 hour urine collection container must be picked up from the lab before the collection process begins. On the day of the test, do not collect your first morning void. Collect all urine including the final specimen voided at the end of the 24-hour collection period.

Reviewed By: Dr. Kurt Kloss, MD
Last Reviewed Date: Mar 12, 2020

stress
exercise
fever
aspirin therapy

Reviewed By: Dr. Kurt Kloss, MD
Last Reviewed Date: Mar 12, 2020

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Sample Type

Urine

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