Glucose, 24-Hour Urinary Excretion (Total)
This test measures the total amount of glucose excreted in your urine over a 24-hour period. It helps assess how well your body is handling glucose metabolism.
["This test helps check for conditions like diabetes or kidney issues affecting glucose levels."]
Key facts at a glance
- LOINC
- 6747-0
- Short code
- Glucose 1h p 50 g Lac PO Ur Ql Strip
- Synonyms
- Glucose 1h p 50 g Lac PO Ur Ql Strip
- Category
- glucose
- Sample
- urine
- Container
- Sterile urine container
- Units
- N/A
- Ref low
- 70
- Ref high
- 100
- Critical range
- 50 N/A – 400 N/A
- Fasting
- true
- Population
- adult
- Sex
- all
- Age range
- 18–65 years
- Method
- test-strip
- CPT
- 82947
- SNOMED
- 260395008
- Specimen volume
- 10 mL
- Stability
- Room temperature: 2h, Refrigerated: 24h, Frozen: 7d
- Hemolysis max
- 0
- Lipemia max
- 0
- Icterus max
- 0
- TAT
- 4–24 hours
- Order
- routine
Why Is This Test Done?
Your healthcare provider may order this test if you have symptoms like frequent urination, excessive thirst, or unexplained weight changes. It’s also used to monitor kidney function or diagnose conditions like diabetes that affect glucose processing.
What to Expect Before the Test
You’ll need to collect all urine for 24 hours, starting right after you wake up. Store the urine in a refrigerator and bring the entire sample to your lab visit. Follow any specific instructions your provider gives you, such as avoiding certain foods or medications.
How the Test Works
The test measures the total glucose present in your urine. This is done using a specialized method that detects glucose levels in the collected sample over the full day.
What the Results Mean
Higher-than-normal results may indicate diabetes or kidney problems, while very low results could suggest malabsorption issues or certain metabolic disorders. Your results will be interpreted by your healthcare provider in the context of your overall health.
Reference range
Fasting: 70-100 mg/dLN/A
Fasting for 8-12 hours required. Water is permitted. Avoid chewing gum and smoking before the test.
Clinical interpretation
How abnormal results are interpreted and what conditions they suggest.
Elevated urinary glucose can signal diabetes, where the body struggles to regulate blood sugar properly. It may also reflect kidney issues, such as nephrotic syndrome, where the kidneys fail to reabsorb glucose back into the bloodstream. Low results might indicate conditions like malabsorption syndromes or rare metabolic disorders.
Short name
24-Hour Urine Glucose
Frequently asked questions
What causes elevated urinary glucose levels?
How is this test different from a standard blood glucose test?
Can I eat or drink anything before this test?
Sources
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