What is a 24 hour urine collection?
As the name implies, a 24 hour urine collection is all of your urine passed over a 24 hour period. The time you start the collection is not important, however it is very important that you complete the 24hour period and collect all urine passed during this time. What is the test for? The body produces many waste products some of which are secreted into the urine. In some conditions the amount of these products may be increased or decreased. Dependent on what your Doctor is investigating, he may wish to measure one of these products. This will help him decide on the correct diagnosis or treatment. When will I get the result? The result will be sent to the doctor who asked for you to be tested. We are not allowed to give the result to you. When to collect the urine Decide which is the most convenient day to take your urine collection to the hospital. Start the collection 24 hrs before. What to do • you will be given a large container in which to hold the complete collection and a small c
