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Serum Oxide Metabolite Profile (24-Hour Urine Collection)

Published: August 9, 2026Updated: August 16, 2026

This test measures certain oxidized compounds in your urine over a 24-hour period, which may help assess oxidative stress or metabolic health.

Quick summary

["Your urine is collected over 24 hours to check for specific oxidized substances linked to health risks."]

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Key facts at a glance

LOINC
43448-0
Short code
MR Liver WO+W Ferumoxides IV
Synonyms
MR Liver WO+W Ferumoxides IV
Category
chemistry
Sample
serum
Container
Red-top tube (SST)
Units
N/A
Fasting
false
Population
adult
Sex
all
Age range
18–65 years
Method
mr
Specimen volume
5 mL
Stability
Room temperature: 4h, Refrigerated: 24h, Frozen: 7d
Hemolysis max
500
Lipemia max
1000
Icterus max
500
TAT
4–24 hours
Order
routine

Why Is This Test Done?

Your healthcare provider may order this test to evaluate how your body handles oxidative stress, which can be influenced by diet, genetics, or underlying conditions like diabetes or kidney disease. It may also help monitor treatments for oxidative-related disorders.

What Does the Test Involve?

You’ll collect all your urine over a full day, typically starting after emptying your bladder at the beginning of the period. The sample is then sent to the lab for analysis.

What Does the Test Measure?

This test detects oxidized forms of certain compounds (e.g., oxidized fatty acids or metabolites) in urine, which can reflect oxidative damage or metabolic processes in your body.

What Are Common Reasons for This Test?

Common reasons include assessing oxidative stress in chronic conditions, evaluating metabolic health, or monitoring treatments for oxidative-related disorders.

Clinical interpretation

How abnormal results are interpreted and what conditions they suggest.

Clinical Significance: Oxidative stress is linked to chronic diseases like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and certain cancers. Elevated oxidized metabolites may indicate poor metabolic control or increased risk of oxidative damage.

Short name

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Frequently asked questions

Will I Need to Prepare for This Test?
Yes, you’ll need to collect all urine for 24 hours, including the first void after waking up and the final void before bed. Drink enough water to maintain normal urine output, but avoid excessive fluid intake that could dilute the sample.
How Long Will Results Take?
Results typically take 1–2 weeks to be processed and reviewed by your healthcare provider.
What If I Miss Any Urine During the Collection?
If you miss any urine, you must restart the collection from the beginning. Skipping any portion may affect the accuracy of the results.
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Medically reviewed by WellAlly Editorial Team Last reviewed August 16, 2026. · Read our editorial policy