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My daughter is 38 weeks pregnant and they did lab work today n told her to do a 24 hour urine collection. why is that? her blood pressure was high and that was reason for blood work
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Urine protein: The 24 hour urine was to check for the amount of protein that the kidneys put into the urine in a 24 hour period. It is part of the lab work for the high blood pressure she is having. In addition to the bp, there is blood work and urine testing to determine the seriousness of the elevated bp's. The concern is pre-eclampsia, which is a serious health risk of pregnancy.
Answered 1/2/2013
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