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Description
A “24-hour urinary potassium & calcium level” test measures the total amounts of potassium and calcium excreted in your urine over a 24-hour period. This combined assessment provides valuable information about:
- Kidney function: How well your kidneys are regulating these important electrolytes.
- Electrolyte balance: Whether your body has appropriate levels of potassium and calcium.
- Bone health: Especially for calcium, to assess bone metabolism and risk of conditions like osteoporosis.
- Risk of kidney stones: High urinary calcium is a common risk factor for calcium-containing kidney stones, and potassium levels can also play a role in stone formation.
- Parathyroid gland function: These glands regulate calcium levels, and abnormalities can be reflected in urinary calcium.
- Dietary intake and absorption: It can help determine if you are getting and absorbing adequate amounts of these minerals from your diet.
This test is often ordered to investigate or monitor conditions like kidney disease, kidney stones, certain hormonal imbalances, and to guide dietary or medication adjustments.
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