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Urine 24-hour volume

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Alternative Names:
Urine volume; 24-hour urine collection
Normal Values:

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

Normal value ranges may vary slightly among different laboratories.

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 or failure.

Some of the conditions that cause increased urine volume include:
Urine sample
Urine sample
Female urinary tract
Female urinary tract
Male urinary tract
Male urinary tract
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