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:

• diabetes insipidus - renal
• diabetes insipidus; central
• diabetes mellitus
• high fluid intake
• some forms of kidney failure
• end-stage renal disease
• use of diuretic medications