Urine Total Protein Test
This test measures the amount of protein in a twenty-four hour urine sample.
A total urine protein is a test that measures the amount of protein in a twenty-four hour urine sample.
- Measuring the amount of protein in a twenty-four hour urine sample can help determine if you have kidney problems.
- Other blood, urine and imaging tests may also used to assess kidney function.
Your healthcare provider may order a twenty-four hour urine protein test to:
- Screen for, diagnose, evaluate and monitor kidney disease
- Screen for several other conditions that can cause protein to be found in the urine (proteinuria).
For a 24-hour urine collection, you will start collecting your urine first thing in the morning. After discarding your first morning void (pee), you will put all of your urine in a container for the next twenty-four hours.
- You must refrigerate the container that is holding the urine. You do not need to put any chemicals in the container.
- You must save ALL of your urine in order for the test to be accurate.
- Some medications can affect the color of your urine and the test results.
- Your healthcare provider will tell you if you need to stop taking any medications before the test.
What should I ask my healthcare provider before having this test?
- Is there any special preparation for the test? (If so, get clear instructions on what you need to do.)
- What is the reason for the test? Will the test results change my treatment plan? If not, do I need the test?
Source UHC.com
Also known as:
Urine Total Protein TestLaboratory WorkProtein in Urine TestProtein in UrineKidney InfectionKidney FailureKidney DiseaseKidney DamageUrine Protein Test
A total urine protein is a test that measures the amount of protein in a twenty-four hour urine sample.
- Measuring the amount of protein in a twenty-four hour urine sample can help determine if you have kidney problems.
- Other blood, urine and imaging tests may also used to assess kidney function.
Your healthcare provider may order a twenty-four hour urine protein test to:
- Screen for, diagnose, evaluate and monitor kidney disease
- Screen for several other conditions that can cause protein to be found in the urine (proteinuria).
For a 24-hour urine collection, you will start collecting your urine first thing in the morning. After discarding your first morning void (pee), you will put all of your urine in a container for the next twenty-four hours.
- You must refrigerate the container that is holding the urine. You do not need to put any chemicals in the container.
- You must save ALL of your urine in order for the test to be accurate.
- Some medications can affect the color of your urine and the test results.
- Your healthcare provider will tell you if you need to stop taking any medications before the test.
What should I ask my healthcare provider before having this test?
- Is there any special preparation for the test? (If so, get clear instructions on what you need to do.)
- What is the reason for the test? Will the test results change my treatment plan? If not, do I need the test?
Source UHC.com
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