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Why would one need a 24 hour urine protein measurement?

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Urine protein: When doctors are trying to determine how much protein a patient is losing in their urine, we often use a 24hour urine collection. If done correctly, this can be very accurate for determining both protein loss and renal function.

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Answered 11/6/2018

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My kidney function is 1.088- protein one plus in urine- im 50 years old, thin, exercise regulary- why the abnormalities?

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I read one symptom of foam/bubbles formed in urine maybe cause of protein in urine.Will they be formed even if one stands or sits and urinates!

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3 urine specimen should reduction in RBC from +2 to negative over month . Protein increased from +1 to +2 in the last one. Why protein increased?

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I have just gotten results from a 24hr urine test the second one in a yr these results show 5600ml of protein in the big scheme of things whats the ba?

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Good afternoon doctors. How can one know if foamy or bubbly urine is from too much protein in the urine or if it is just mucous?

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