Every time I have to do a 24 hour urine test, they say I did not collect enough urine. I lose a lot of fluid out of my j pouch immediately after drinking which never reaches the blood stream and turns into urine. Does this happen to anyone else?
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Yep. I did the 24 urine test and there was barely anything to bring to them. It was also like the best of summer when I did it and I was in the process of moving into our new house so we were busy packing so it was a super busy time. I think I put out like 300-400 ccs or something like that.
It’s also hard to collect, as a female, bc every time I sit to pee, I basically have to poop too, and my stool comes out first, so it’s hard not to catch both at the same time.
Good luck to you with that test! It’ll be worth the results, whatever they are looking for. Me- they were looking for 1) output amounts and 2) kidney stone classification/type.
If your urine output is too low then it’s important to figure out a way to get better hydrated. Your kidneys (and other organs) will be grateful. A 24-hour urine needs *all* of your urine for the time period.