A 24-hour urine collection test is a laboratory test to measure the content of certain substances in the urine, which can be used as a diagnostic indicator of the function of the kidneys. The test ...

Dear Dr. Roach: Regarding urine collection in boot camp, I had the same experience in the fall of 1962. As I remember the story, after a few weeks in "captivity," our systems were cleaned out and our ...

A urostomy bag and a catheter are two different devices that can help drain and collect urine from your body. A urostomy is often permanent, whereas a catheter is not. If you have certain medical ...

A person with diabetes may need to have a urine test if they notice blood in their urine, or to check for high blood sugar, diabetic ketoacidosis, or a urinary tract infection. A urine test is ...