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24-Hour Urine Protein Collection

A precise diagnostic test measuring total urinary protein over 24 hours, essential for early detection and severity assessment of preeclampsia to ensure the safety of mother and baby.

Trusted medical contentUpdated: 04-09-2026Views: 22LHL-4561

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Protect Your Pregnancy Health | 24-Hour Urine Protein Collection

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Service typeLaboratory test

Duration24 hours (collection period)

Fasting / preparationFasting is not required

Home serviceAvailable

Medical notice: this information is for education and service understanding. It is not a diagnosis or a recommendation for an unnecessary procedure.

About this service

A laboratory procedure measuring total protein excretion over 24 hours. It serves as a gold standard for diagnosing preeclampsia and evaluating kidney function in high-risk pregnancies for timely intervention.

Reasons for the Test

Diagnosis of Preeclampsia
Monitoring kidney function in diabetic pregnancies
Evaluating hypertension during pregnancy
Detecting damage to kidney filtration units

How to Collect the Sample

Start in the morning after the first bladder void
Collect every subsequent urine sample in the container for 24 hours
Seal the container tightly after each use
Deliver the sample to the lab immediately after the 24-hour period

Who is this for?

Pregnant women with high blood pressure
Pregnant women with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes
Those with a history of preeclampsia
Women experiencing sudden swelling in hands or feet

What is included?

✓Sterile collection container
✓Accurate lab protein analysis
✓Detailed results report

Conditions and notices

Fasting is not required
Must collect every drop of urine for a full 24-hour period
Keep the container in a cool place or refrigerator during collection

Frequently Asked Questions

Short answers to the FAQs published with this service.

• What is the purpose of the 24-hour urine protein test?

It is used to diagnose preeclampsia, monitor kidney function in pregnancies with diabetes, and evaluate hypertension and potential kidney filtration damage.

• How should I collect the 24-hour urine sample?

Start in the morning by discarding the first void. After that, collect every urine sample into the provided container for the next 24 hours.

• What are the instructions for handling the collection container?

The container must be sealed tightly after each use and delivered to the laboratory immediately after the 24-hour collection period ends.

• Who is this test recommended for?

It is recommended for pregnant women with high blood pressure, diabetes (Type 1 or 2), a history of preeclampsia, or those with sudden swelling in the hands or feet.

• Is fasting required for the 24-hour urine protein collection?

No, fasting is not required for this laboratory procedure.

• What exactly does this test measure?

This test measures the total amount of protein excreted in the urine over a 24-hour period.

Service resources and references

References and additional resources

Reference material and files associated with this service when available.

Scientific references

ACOG (American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists)
Mayo Clinic

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Medical Laboratories

Protect Your Pregnancy Health

24-Hour Urine Protein Collection

A precise diagnostic test measuring total urinary protein over 24 hours, essential for early detection and severity assessment of preeclampsia to ensure the safety of mother and baby.

Trusted medical contentUpdated: 04-09-2026Views: 22LHL-4561

View service availability

Home Service Available

Service typeLaboratory test

Duration24 hours (collection period)

Fasting / preparationFasting is not required

Home serviceAvailable

Medical notice: this information is for education and service understanding. It is not a diagnosis or a recommendation for an unnecessary procedure.

About this service

Reasons for the Test

Diagnosis of Preeclampsia
Monitoring kidney function in diabetic pregnancies
Evaluating hypertension during pregnancy
Detecting damage to kidney filtration units

How to Collect the Sample

Start in the morning after the first bladder void
Collect every subsequent urine sample in the container for 24 hours
Seal the container tightly after each use
Deliver the sample to the lab immediately after the 24-hour period

Who is this for?

Pregnant women with high blood pressure
Pregnant women with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes
Those with a history of preeclampsia
Women experiencing sudden swelling in hands or feet

What is included?

✓Sterile collection container
✓Accurate lab protein analysis
✓Detailed results report

Conditions and notices

Fasting is not required
Must collect every drop of urine for a full 24-hour period
Keep the container in a cool place or refrigerator during collection

Frequently Asked Questions

Short answers to the FAQs published with this service.

• What is the purpose of the 24-hour urine protein test?

It is used to diagnose preeclampsia, monitor kidney function in pregnancies with diabetes, and evaluate hypertension and potential kidney filtration damage.

• How should I collect the 24-hour urine sample?

Start in the morning by discarding the first void. After that, collect every urine sample into the provided container for the next 24 hours.

• What are the instructions for handling the collection container?

The container must be sealed tightly after each use and delivered to the laboratory immediately after the 24-hour collection period ends.

• Who is this test recommended for?

It is recommended for pregnant women with high blood pressure, diabetes (Type 1 or 2), a history of preeclampsia, or those with sudden swelling in the hands or feet.

• Is fasting required for the 24-hour urine protein collection?

No, fasting is not required for this laboratory procedure.

• What exactly does this test measure?

This test measures the total amount of protein excreted in the urine over a 24-hour period.

Service resources and references

References and additional resources

Reference material and files associated with this service when available.

Scientific references

ACOG (American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists)
Mayo Clinic

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