24 Hrs Urinary Citrate (Citric Acid)
تحليل السترات (حمض الستريك) في البول على مدار 24 ساعة
Sample Type
🧪 Urine
Results In
⏱ 7-10 Days
Fasting
✅ Not Required
Parameters
📊 1
What is 24 Hrs Urinary Citrate (Citric Acid)?
This test measures the amount of citrate (citric acid) excreted in your urine over a 24-hour period. Citrate is a natural substance that helps prevent the formation of kidney stones by binding to calcium.
Why is this test important?
It is primarily used to evaluate the risk of kidney stone formation, especially calcium oxalate stones. Low urinary citrate levels can indicate an increased risk, guiding treatment and preventive strategies for recurrent stone formers.
How to Prepare
You will need to collect all urine passed over a 24-hour period in a special container. Start by emptying your bladder and discarding that urine, then collect all subsequent urine for the next 24 hours, including the first urine the following morning. Keep the container refrigerated during collection.
Frequently Asked Questions
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