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Urine sample
Urinary tract, female
Urinary tract, male
 
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Urine 24h volume

Alternative names:

24 hour urine collection; urine volume

Normal values:

800 to 2000 ml/day (with a normal fluid intake of about 2 L/day)

Note: ml/day = milliliter per day; L/day = liters per day

What abnormal results mean:

Disorders that cause reduced urine volume include dehydration, inadequate fluid intake, or renal insufficiency/renal failure.

Some of the conditions that cause increased urine volume include:


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