About
Uric Acid, 24-Hour Urine. Measures the amount excreted over 24 hours to assess renal handling and metabolic balance.
Preparation
Avoid alcohol for a day before urine collection. Avoid spicy and salty foods and foods that color the urine (e.g. beetroot, carrots) for 12 hours before the test. Avoid diuretics for 2 days before the test (as agreed with your doctor). Avoid physical and emotional stress during the 24-hour urine collection.
Beyond these general rules, preparation for some tests and diagnostic procedures may require specific instructions from your treating doctor.
