Protein Spot Urine Test
- Category
- Kidney
- Sample
- Urine sample — preferably first-morning, mid-stream, in a sterile container
- Reports () Terms & Conditions Report time varies with time of sample collection.
- In 2 days
- Fasting
- No Fasting
- Age
- 5+ Years
What Is This Test?
Measures protein in a urine sample. Healthy kidneys let very little protein into urine.
Why this test is performed?
Detects and quantifies protein loss due to kidney disease, nephrotic syndrome, diabetes, high blood pressure or pre-eclampsia. A urine test shows how much is being passed by the kidneys.
Who should take this test?
Swelling of feet or face, change in urine, high BP, diabetes, kidney stones, or people on long-term painkillers.
Test Preparation
No fasting needed. Give a first-morning, mid-stream urine sample in a sterile container.
What's included 2 parameters
Protein, Spot Urine (1)
- Protein, Spot Urine
Total Protein (1)
- Total Protein
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- No fasting
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Frequently asked questions
No fasting is needed. You can eat and drink normally unless your doctor has advised otherwise.
Urine sample — preferably first-morning, mid-stream, in a sterile container.
Usually within 11–35 hours after the sample reaches the lab. You will receive the report online.
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