Since it’s a 24-hour urine test. Collect urine in a sterile container throughout the day, excluding the early morning sample. Wash hands and genitals before and after collection; the lab handles the rest.

FAQs:

• Preparation: No special prep needed; limit protein intake before the test.
• Kidney Disease Symptoms: Watch for unexplained weight loss, decreased appetite, shortness of breath, swelling, frequent urination, cloudy urine, itching, and thirst.
• 24-Hour Collection: Essential for an accurate daily average urea level and a comprehensive understanding of your health.
• Missed Collection: Inform the lab if you miss a urine collection; it can impact test validity.

1. Book your lab test for a convenient home sample collection service.
2. Expect a call from a lab representative to confirm and schedule your test at your preferred time.
3. A certified professional will visit your location to assist you with the sample collection process.
4. Once your samples are processed, you will receive an SMS with instructions to download your reports directly to your phone.

Measures urea levels in urine, a metabolic protein breakdown product, crucial for kidney and liver assessment.

Why It's Performed:

• Evaluate kidney function
• Diagnose liver damage
• Monitor treatment effectiveness
• Assess protein balance

Why Get Tested:

• Include in routine check-ups
• Kidney monitoring
• Signs of kidney issues
• Elevated risk
• If you are undergoing dialysis
• To monitor the progress of treatment