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Will drinking water prior to a urine test reduce the detectable amount of protein and blood?

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Dr. Christopher Guzik answered

Maybe: Drinking large amounts of water prior to a urine test can dilute some ingredients. However the specific gravity of the sample will also shift indicating a recent high ingestion of water or other fluids

Dr Watry agreed

Answered 8/22/2018

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A member asked:

Will drinking water prior to a urine test reduce the detectable amount of protein and blood?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Christopher Guzik answered

Dr Watry agreed

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