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Urine 24-hour volume

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Urine volume; 24-hour urine collection


What the risks are

There are no risks, except for the chance of inaccurate results if all of the urine is not collected during the 24-hour period.


Special considerations

Not applicable.


Review Date: 02/03/2006
Reviewed By: Charles Silberberg, DO, Private Practice specializiang in Nephrology, Affiliated with New York Medical College, Division of Nephrology, Valhalla, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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