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| Urea Urine | - |
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Measure urea in urine |
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Synonym | See updates |
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Test Code | CDBIOPR0031 |
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Test Type | Biochemistry |
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Pre-Test Condition | See updates |
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Report Availability | 2 D(s) |
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# Test(s) | 1 |
| Test details | Sample Report |
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| Urea Urine |
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Synonym | See updates | |
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Test Code | CDBIOPR0031 | |
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Test Category | Kidney disorders | |
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Pre-Test Condition | See updates | |
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Medical History | See updates | |
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Report Availability | 2 D(s) | |
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Specimen/Sample | Urine; 24 hr; St Cont | |
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Stability @21-26 deg. C | 6 Hr(s) | |
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Stability @ 2-8 deg. C | 7 D(s) | |
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Stability @ Frozen | NA | |
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# Test(s) | 1 | |
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Processing Method | Spectrophotometry | |
| **Urea 24 Hrs Urine****FDA Status**: Standard laboratory procedure under CLIA; no specific FDA approval required.**Other Names**: 24-Hour Urine Urea Test, Renal Function Test.**Historical Breakthrough**: Developed in the 1960s to assess kidney function, advancing nephrology.**Key Purpose and Impact**: Measures urea in 24-hour urine to evaluate kidney function or protein metabolism.**Preparation and Patient History**: 24-hour urine; report edema, proteinuria, or kidney history.**Consent Requirement**: Standard consent for non-invasive sample collection.**Clinical Value**: Sensitivity ~90%; specificity ~95%; detects kidney dysfunction in ~80% of cases; guides therapy.**References Cited**: Testing.com Kidney Tests 2023; Labcorp Urine Urea Test 2025; UpToDate Kidney Function 2025 |