24 Hrs Urine Protein Calculation

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Does considering urine volume in calculation of 24 hrs urinary protein overcome errors due to diluted urine ?

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Dr. Lakshmi Krishnan

Nephrologist/Renal Specialist 7 yrs exp Alappuzha

No, considering the urine volume will not make much of a difference. The value of the protein is what is important to us, it does not matter if it's dilute or concentrated urine.

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Dr. Suhas Mondhe Nephrologist/Renal Specialist 19 yrs exp Pune Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Suhas Mondhe

Nephrologist/Renal Specialist 19 yrs exp Pune

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Hi 24 hr urine volume is almost same everyday, this is the better way of understanding average urine protein. This will help to understand the cause of the protein loss and whether the proteins are getting better or worse. Thanks