In the 24-hour urine volume test, the amount of urine in the body is measured during the day and then its components are analyzed. This test is a completely non-invasive analytical method that is performed without pain and discomfort. This simple test usually helps to diagnose kidney function problems.

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Why is a 24-hour urine volume test necessary?

If the nephrologist believes that you have kidney disease or produce an abnormally large volume of urine, he prescribes this test....Abnormal urine production is called polyuria....Polyuria occurs in patients with diabetes insipidus....This is a special disease in which the kidney cannot retain water in its tissue.

Urine volume may also be measured as part of a test to determine the normality of creatinine or other tests that measure the amount of fluid excreted over a 24-hour period.

You can do this test alone or with other tests. This test will help your doctor know if you have kidney disease.

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How to prepare for the 24-hour urine volume test?

Preparation for a 24-hour urine volume test requires very little preparation.. Your doctor has the right to give you more detailed laboratory instructions based on your current level of health and the reasons for doing the test.

Talk to your doctor about your pregnancy or possible pregnancy....Don't forget to tell your doctor about prescription and over-the-counter medications and supplements....Ask if these medications interfere with test results?

Usually, there is no need to fast or take special medications while preparing for the test.... Of course, according to the reasons for the test, the doctor may ask you to avoid certain foods and drinks during the test.

Since this test requires collecting and storing urine for a 24-hour period, you may want to schedule the test so that you can do it on the day you are at home..

You will be provided with one or more containers to collect and store your urine... Make sure you understand when and where to return the test containers properly.

How is the 24-hour urine volume test performed?

The purpose of this test is to collect the volume of urine for a 24-hour period.... This test can be done in a hospital environment or simply on an outpatient basis.... This test starts at a certain time and ends at the same time during the next day.... This test includes 3 stages:

• The test starts during the day, on the first day, do not collect the first urine in the morning... Of course, it is necessary to record and note the corresponding time.
• Collect all your urine for the next 24 hours, put the urine collection container in the refrigerator.
• Collect the first morning urine of the second day at exactly the same time you started the test the previous day.
• Keep the container in a cool place until delivery....Make sure the container lid is tight, return the container to the office or laboratory properly according to the instructions issued.

In certain circumstances, the doctor may request to repeat this test several times.

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Urine test of newborns

If you need to collect your baby's urine, you will receive special urine collection bags....These bags have sticky paper that keeps the bags in place....Follow the steps below:

• Wash around the baby's urethra.... This is where the urine leaves the body.
• Attach the urine collection bag to the baby's body... For boys, place the entire penis inside the bag, for girls, place the bag on the edge of the vagina.... You can put a diaper on the bag.
• Constantly check the condition of the bag... Direct the urine from the bag into the urine storage compartment.... Replace the used bag with a new one.
• Leave the container of urine in a cool place until it is time to deliver it.
• After completing the 24-hour period, return the urine container to the laboratory according to the doctor's instructions.

The 24-hour urine volume test is a non-invasive test and all that is done is to urinate under normal conditions...so you will not face any risks or complications.

It is important to obtain accurate results by following the available instructions.... Several factors affect the accuracy of test results, including:

• failure to collect all urine in a 24-hour period
• Passing a 24-hour period and collecting too much urine
• Urine leakage from the chamber
• Urine is not cool
• failure to deliver the urine sample properly

Other factors such as high stress and vigorous physical activity interfere with obtaining correct results....If you have experienced such conditions or not, let your doctor know....The doctor may want to repeat the test in some cases.

What do the results of the urine volume test mean?

If you consume 2 liters of fluids per day according to the normal routine, the volume of urine produced will fluctuate between 800 and 2000 ml... Of course, different laboratories may use values ​​that are slightly different from these figures... The doctor will provide you with the necessary explanations about the information obtained from the test.

Natural urine is sterile and does not contain bacteria, viruses or fungi. Urine is a mixture of water, chemicals, proteins and electrolytes such as the following compounds:

• Sodium
• Potassium
Urea is formed when proteins are broken down Creatine is formed when muscles are broken down
• Other chemical compounds

If the urine contains too much or too little of these chemicals, the doctor will order more tests.. Additionally, additional tests may be requested if the urine volume is abnormally small or large.

Abnormal and very low volume of urine indicates the following conditions:

• Insufficient fluid intake
• Dehydration (loss of body water)
• kidney problems
Kidney failure

Abnormal and very large volume of urine is a sign of the following conditions:

• Diabetes
• Diabetes insipidus kidney
• Central diabetes insipidus
• Certain types of kidney failure
• Consumption of large volume of liquids
• Use of diuretic drugs

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