Creatinine, 24 Hours Urine Test: Booking, Price, and Results
About Creatinine, 24 Hours Urine Test
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Also Known As | 24-Hour Urine Creatinine, Urinary Creatinine 24h, Urine Creatinine Timed Collection |
| Sample Type | 24-hour urine collection |
| Fasting Required | No fasting required; avoid excessive meat intake for 24 hours before collection |
| Report Time | 1 Day |
| Recommended For | All genders; adults aged 18 and above |
| Price | Starting at ₹280 |
What Is a Creatinine, 24-Hour Urine Test?
The Creatinine, 24-Hour urine test measures the amount of creatinine your kidneys excrete over a full day. Creatinine is a waste product formed by the normal breakdown of muscle tissue. Doctors use this test to assess how well your kidneys are working. It is also known as the 24-Hour Urine Creatinine or Urine Creatinine Timed Collection test.
A urine sample collected over 24 hours is used for this test. Clinical history is required at the time of submission, so keep relevant medical records ready.
What Does a Creatinine, 24-Hour Urine Test Measure?
This test analyses creatinine in urine collected over a full 24-hour period. The table below outlines the key measurements it provides.
| Parameter | What It Tells You |
|---|---|
| Urinary creatinine (total) | The total amount of creatinine excreted by the kidneys in one day |
| Creatinine clearance (with serum creatinine) | How efficiently the kidneys are filtering waste from the blood |
| Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) | The rate at which the kidneys filter blood, a key marker of kidney health |
Why Is a Creatinine, 24-Hour Urine Test Done?
A doctor may order this test for a range of reasons, from investigating symptoms to monitoring a known condition.
Common Symptoms That May Require This Test
The following symptoms may prompt a doctor to request a Creatinine, 24-Hour urine test:
- Swelling in the legs, feet, or ankles
- Changes in how often or how much you urinate
- Foamy or frothy urine
- Persistent fatigue or unexplained weakness
- Loss of appetite
- Muscle cramps
- Raised blood pressure with no clear cause
Conditions This Test Can Help Detect
This test can help identify or assess a range of conditions, including:
- Kidney disease and reduced kidney function
- Kidney stones
- High blood pressure that affects the kidneys
- Heart failure and its impact on kidney filtration
- Excess protein in the urine (proteinuria): which can occur in conditions such as lupus nephritis, nephrotic syndrome, and amyloidosis
Creatinine, 24-Hour Urine Test for Chronic Disease Monitoring
For people already diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (CKD) or congestive heart failure, this test plays an important role in ongoing care. It helps doctors track changes in kidney function over time and assess whether treatment is having the desired effect. In CKD management, repeated testing can also help evaluate how well a patient is following dietary recommendations.
How to Prepare and What to Expect
Preparing correctly for this test is important, as the collection process spans a full 24 hours.
Do You Need to Fast?
No fasting is required before this test. However, you should avoid eating large amounts of meat for 24 hours before and during collection, as meat intake can temporarily raise creatinine levels in the urine.
Practical Tips Before Your Test
- Bring your detailed clinical history, including your symptoms, previous test results, and any relevant medical records, as this is required for the test
- Inform your doctor about all medications you are taking, including over-the-counter medicines; some drugs can affect results
- Drink at least eight glasses of water or fluids on the day of collection to stay well hydrated
- Avoid strenuous physical exercise before and throughout the collection period
- Wear comfortable clothing on the day you submit your sample
Step-by-Step Procedure
- On the morning you begin, urinate into the toilet as usual and discard this first sample. Note the exact date and time as your collection start point.
- From that moment, collect all urine passed over the next 24 hours in the sterile container provided. Store the container in the refrigerator during this period.
- Label the container clearly with your full name, the date and time collection started, and the date and time it ended.
- Exactly 24 hours after you began, pass a final urine sample and add it to the container. This completes your collection.
- Keep the container refrigerated until you hand it over. A small aliquot (approximately 5 ml) from the full 24-hour volume will be used for analysis.
- Submit the sample to your nearest Lupin Diagnostics centre or arrange for home collection pickup.
Factors That Can Affect Accuracy
The following factors can affect how reliable your results are:
- Eating large amounts of meat or a high-protein diet during the collection period
- Missing one or more urine samples during the 24-hour window (incomplete collection)
- Certain medications, including cimetidine, trimethoprim, probenecid, rifampicin, levodopa, and methyldopa
- Intense physical exercise before or during the collection period
- Dehydration or very low urine output
Understanding Your Creatinine, 24-Hour Urine Test Results
Your results should always be reviewed by a doctor alongside your medical history, symptoms, and other test findings. The table below provides general reference ranges for adults.
| Parameter | Normal Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Urinary creatinine (males) | 955 to 2936 | mg/24 hours |
| Urinary creatinine (females) | 601 to 1689 | mg/24 hours |
| Urinary creatinine, body weight adjusted (males) | 14 to 26 | mg/kg/day |
| Urinary creatinine, body weight adjusted (females) | 11 to 20 | mg/kg/day |
Disclaimer: These ranges are general guidelines. Your doctor will interpret your results based on your age, health history, and other factors. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional for personalised medical advice.
Results During Special Conditions
- During pregnancy, kidney filtration increases significantly, particularly in the second trimester. This leads to lower creatinine levels, which is a normal physiological change and not necessarily a sign of kidney problems.
- In conditions such as severe heart failure, uncontrolled diabetes, and acute kidney failure, the kidneys may reabsorb creatinine when urine flow is very low, which can affect the accuracy of your results.
- Some medications, including rifampicin, levodopa, and methyldopa, may produce artificially low creatinine results.
How to Maintain Healthy Levels
These general tips support kidney health and can help keep creatinine levels within a normal range:
- Drink enough water throughout the day to support kidney filtration
- Limit excessive red meat and high-protein food intake as part of a balanced diet
- Inform your doctor about all medicines you are taking so they can adjust them if needed
Lupin Diagnostics Creatinine, 24 Hours Urine Test Price and Home Collection
The creatinine test cost at Lupin Diagnostics starts at ₹280, and home collection is available for this test across cities. The table below lists approximate prices by city.
| City | Approximate Price (₹) |
|---|---|
| BHOPAL | 240 |
| CHENNAI | 460 |
| HYDERABAD | 240 |
| KOLKATA | 260 |
| NAVI MUMBAI | 280 |
| PUNE | 280 |
Disclaimer: Prices are indicative and may vary by location. Please confirm the current price at the time of booking.
How to Book
Creatinine test online booking at Lupin Diagnostics is simple and takes just a few minutes:
- Select the Creatinine, 24-Hour urine test on the Lupin Diagnostics website.
- Choose your city and a preferred time slot.
- Opt for home sample collection by a certified phlebotomist, or visit your nearest Lupin Diagnostics centre.
- Receive your report via email or WhatsApp within a day.
Home Collection
Creatinine test home collection is available across multiple cities, making it easy to complete your 24-hour urine collection from the comfort of your home. A trained phlebotomist will deliver the collection container and arrange pickup once your sample is ready. All samples are processed in NABL-accredited laboratories, and your digital report is accessible as soon as it is ready.
Frequently Asked Questions
A blood creatinine test measures the level of creatinine in your blood at one point in time. The Creatinine, 24-Hour urine test measures how much creatinine your kidneys remove over an entire day. Together, both values can be used to calculate creatinine clearance, giving a more complete picture of kidney function.
Begin by discarding your first morning urine. Collect every urine sample for the next 24 hours in the container provided. Include your final urine sample at the 24-hour mark, then seal the container and keep it refrigerated until it is picked up or submitted to the lab.
Do not stop any medication without speaking to your doctor first. Some medicines, such as certain antibiotics and stomach acid drugs, may affect results. Your doctor will advise you on whether any medication needs to be paused before or during the collection period.
Creatinine levels in urine can vary depending on diet, hydration, and activity levels at any given time. A single spot urine sample captures just one moment. A 24-hour collection smooths out these variations, giving a far more accurate and reliable measure of kidney function.
The collection involves only normal urination and does not involve any needles or discomfort. There are no risks associated with this test.
Avoid eating large portions of meat for 24 hours before and during the Creatinine, 24-Hour urine test. Also, avoid intense exercise throughout the collection period. Stay well hydrated by drinking enough water, and do not deliberately reduce fluid intake.
Results are typically available within one day of the laboratory receiving your sample. You will receive your report digitally via email or WhatsApp.
Creatinine, 24 Hours Urine Test: Booking, Price, and Results
