The 24-Hour Urine Creatinine Excretion Assessment Test measures the total amount of creatinine eliminated in the urine over a full 24-hour period. Creatinine is a waste product generated by muscle metabolism and is filtered out by healthy kidneys. This test provides valuable insight into kidney function by assessing how efficiently the kidneys remove creatinine from the bloodstream and excrete it in urine. It’s commonly used to detect early kidney disease, monitor known renal conditions (especially in patients with diabetes or hypertension), and evaluate the effectiveness of treatments that affect renal filtration. Proper urine collection (all urine passed in 24 hours), correct storage, and adherence to pre-test guidelines ensure accurate results and meaningful clinical interpretation.

The 24-Hour Urine Creatinine Excretion Assessment Test measures the total amount of creatinine eliminated in the urine over a full 24-hour period. Creatinine is a waste product generated by muscle metabolism and is filtered out by healthy kidneys. This test provides valuable insight into kidney function by assessing how efficiently the kidneys remove creatinine from the bloodstream and excrete it in urine. It’s commonly used to detect early kidney disease, monitor known renal conditions (especially in patients with diabetes or hypertension), and evaluate the effectiveness of treatments that affect renal filtration. Proper urine collection (all urine passed in 24 hours), correct storage, and adherence to pre-test guidelines ensure accurate results and meaningful clinical interpretation.