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I dont understand this. they tell you to be hydrated when taking a urine test. but yet the urine is clear basically & now they say diluted urine can change things on a dipstick test. so how would i know if i really have protein in my urine?

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Protein in urine: Ask them to do a 24 hr urine or likely they will do urine protein creatinine test on any urine. Also ask your team they may have better answer as I do not know the lab.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 9/24/2020

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A member asked:

I dont understand this. they tell you to be hydrated when taking a urine test. but yet the urine is clear basically & now they say diluted urine can change things on a dipstick test. so how would i know if i really have protein in my urine?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

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