Organic Solutes in Urine (24-hour Specimen)

Question 1

Urea

Answer 1

• 25.0 - 35.0 g
• 60-90% Nitrogenous material (protein metabolism)

Question 2

Creatinine

Answer 2

• 1.5 g
• Derived from creatine (muscle metabolism)

Question 3

Uric Acid

Answer 3

• 0.4 - 1.0 g
• Common component of Kidney Stones

Question 4

Hippuric Acid

Answer 4

• 0.7 g
• Derived from Benzoic Acid

Question 5

Others

Answer 5

• 2.9 g