Contributed by Kim Zuber, PA-C, who oversees patients in seven dialysis centers for Metropolitan Nephrology Associates, Clinton, Md. Referrals to our nephrology office often come with a 24-hour urine ...

(HealthDay News) — Despite guidelines, it has not been established whether all recurrent kidney stone formers benefit from 24-hour urine collection, according to a review published in the April issue ...

A urine protein test measures the amount of protein in a urine sample. A doctor may suggest this test to help evaluate and monitor kidney function and potentially detect kidney damage. The kidneys ...

May 22 (UPI) --A new urine-based testing system can diagnose people with kidney stones in 30 minutes or less, a study published Friday in the journal Science Advances has found. Faster test results ...

Creatinine is a natural waste product made by your muscles during regular energy use. Normally, your kidneys filter it out ...

Small amounts of protein can appear in your urine and be OK. Above a certain level, however, may indicate proteinuria, which can be a red flag for kidney disease. Proteins are among the most important ...

The cumulative number of clinical risk factors is a more accurate predictor of stone recurrence than 24-hour urine studies. Although a 24-hour urine study is recommended for patients with recurrent ...

Methylmalonic acid (MMA) is a substance that is created when your body digests protein. The amount of vitamin B12 in your body controls how much MMA your body makes. A high amount of MMA typically ...