Urine For Protein, 24 Hrs
How to prepare
You can eat and drink normally before the test.
Collect the first morning urine sample in the sterile container we give you.
Tell our phlebotomist about any medicines you take. Don't stop them without asking your doctor.
Wear a loose sleeve so the sample can be taken easily from your arm.
How it works
About this test
This test measures the total protein passed in urine over a full 24 hours — an accurate way to check protein leakage from the kidneys.
Why is this test done?
- Measure kidney protein loss
- Monitor kidney disease and pregnancy (pre-eclampsia)
Symptoms — when should you get tested?
- Foamy urine
- Swelling of face or feet
- High BP in pregnancy
Normal range
Reference ranges differ slightly between labs, methods, age and sex. Always discuss your report with your doctor.
If your result is high
More protein in urine means kidney damage or disease.
Common reasons- Diabetic or hypertensive kidney disease
- Nephrotic syndrome
- Pre-eclampsia
How is the test done?
- 1Book online
Choose your slot for home collection or a visit to our centre.
- 2Give a urine sample
Collect a mid-stream urine sample in the sterile container we give you (first morning urine is best).
- 3Tested in our lab
Your barcoded sample is tested on automated machines with strict quality checks.
- 4Report on WhatsApp
A pathologist checks the result and the report reaches you on WhatsApp and email.
Frequently asked questions
Discard the first morning urine, then collect all urine for the next 24 hours, including the next morning's first urine, in the container we provide.
No fasting is needed for this test. You can eat and drink normally.
Your report is usually ready in same day after the sample reaches our lab. We send it on WhatsApp and email, and you can also download it from the Reports page.
Please call our team to confirm whether home sample collection is available for your location and test.
This test needs a urine sample. Collect the first morning urine sample in the sterile container we give you.