Why get tested? To detect excessive protein escaping into the urine, to help evaluate and monitor kidney function, and to detect kidney damage
When to get tested? As part of a routine physical, as a follow-up to a previous positive urine protein test, or when you have a disorder or disease that affects the kidney
Sample required? A random or 24-hour urine sample; occasionally, a split 24-hour sample, with the night collection separated from the day collection
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