Some people are more likely to have protein in their urine. If your doctor does a routine dipstick protein urine test, you might need to do a 24-hour urine protein test. What Is a 24-Hour Urine ...

Soda and fast food intake may add to the difficulty of phosphorus control. A new study found that 24-hour urine phosphorus is inversely related to whole-body retention, but is not related to net ...

A urine protein test measures the amount of protein in a urine sample. A doctor may suggest this test to help evaluate and monitor kidney function and potentially detect kidney damage. The kidneys ...

What is the best method to use when quantifying proteinuria in children and adults: 24-hour urine collections for total protein, random urine protein:creatinine ratio or microalbumin:creatinine ratio?

Contributed by Kim Zuber, PA-C, who oversees patients in seven dialysis centers for Metropolitan Nephrology Associates, Clinton, Md. Referrals to our nephrology office often come with a 24-hour urine ...

We were unable to process your request. Please try again later. If you continue to have this issue please contact [email protected]. The association between 24-hour collection and urine ...

On average, Americans consume about 3,400 mg of sodium (Na) per day. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend limiting sodium intake to less than 2,300 mg of sodium per day – that’s about one ...

Methylmalonic acid (MMA) is a substance that is created when your body digests protein. The amount of vitamin B12 in your body controls how much MMA your body makes. A high amount of MMA typically ...