24 Hrs Urinary Oxalate Test in UAE

24 Hrs Urinary Oxalate Test in Dubai and across the UAE to assess kidney stone risk and diagnose metabolic disorders. This essential test measures the amount of oxalate excreted in urine over 24 hours, helping identify causes of recurrent kidney stones or hyperoxaluria. Results available within 5–7 days. Test price: AED 450, including home collection kit and lab analysis.

Overview

The 24-Hour Urinary Oxalate Test measures the total amount of oxalate — a natural compound found in many foods — excreted in your urine over a full day. Elevated levels (hyperoxaluria) can lead to calcium oxalate kidney stones, the most common type of kidney stone. This test is crucial for patients with recurrent stones, unexplained kidney damage, or suspected primary hyperoxaluria (a rare genetic disorder). Results are typically available within 5–7 business days. The complete package, including a free home collection kit, costs AED 450 across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and all Emirates.

Why You Need This Test

• Diagnose hyperoxaluria — a major cause of recurrent kidney stones.
• Evaluate patients with calcium oxalate kidney stones on imaging.
• Investigate unexplained kidney damage or renal failure.
• Screen for primary hyperoxaluria (rare genetic condition).
• Monitor patients after bariatric surgery (increased oxalate absorption).
• Assess dietary or metabolic contributors to stone formation.
• Available with home urine collection kit — only AED 450.

Symptoms & Risk Factors

Common Symptoms

• Recurrent kidney stones (confirmed by ultrasound or CT)
• Severe flank or abdominal pain with blood in urine
• Frequent urination or painful urination
• Nausea and vomiting during stone episodes
• History of kidney stones before age 30

Risk Factors

• High intake of oxalate-rich foods (spinach, nuts, chocolate, beetroot)
• Bariatric surgery (gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy)
• Chronic bowel conditions (Crohn’s, ulcerative colitis)
• Low fluid intake or chronic dehydration
• Family history of kidney stones or primary hyperoxaluria
• High-dose vitamin C supplementation (converted to oxalate)

How the Test Works

Oxalate binds with calcium in the urine to form crystals that can grow into kidney stones. The 24-hour urinary oxalate test provides a comprehensive view of daily oxalate excretion, helping determine if overproduction or malabsorption is the root cause.

• Step 1 — Kit delivery: receive a urine container (usually with preservative) and instructions — free delivery included in AED 450.
• Step 2 — Collection: discard your first morning urine, then collect all urine over the next 24 hours, ending with the first void the next morning.
• Step 3 — Storage: keep the container refrigerated (2–8°C) throughout the collection.
• Step 4 — Return: deliver or ship the sample to the certified lab.
• Step 5 — Results: securely delivered within 5–7 business days.

This test is a cornerstone in preventing recurrent kidney stones and preserving long-term kidney health.

Sample Type

• We take: A complete 24-hour urine collection
• Minimum volume: 20 mL (but full 24-hour collection is required)
• Container: provided plastic jug (with preservative if needed)
• How it’s collected: collect all urine passed over 24 hours in one container
• Storage: must be kept refrigerated (2–8°C) during collection
• Note: incomplete or improperly stored samples may be rejected

Risks & Safety

• No physical risks — non-invasive urine collection.
• Minimal inconvenience due to 24-hour collection process.
• No pain or side effects associated with the test.
• Safe for adults and children (especially those with recurrent stones).

Result Interpretation

Normal Range

• Normal: 10–45 mg/24hr (lab-dependent)
• Levels may vary based on diet, hydration, and gut health

Elevated Levels

• May indicate:
  • Hyperoxaluria (primary or secondary)
  • Excessive intake of oxalate-rich foods
  • Malabsorption syndromes or bariatric surgery
  • Primary hyperoxaluria (rare genetic disorder)

Low Levels

• Generally not clinically significant
• May reflect low dietary oxalate or excellent hydration

Consequences if Untreated

• Recurrent kidney stones leading to pain, infections, and hospitalization.
• Chronic kidney disease due to repeated stone obstruction or crystal deposition.
• End-stage renal disease in severe cases (especially primary hyperoxaluria).
• Reduced quality of life from frequent stone episodes.

Factors Affecting Test Results

• Diet: high intake of spinach, nuts, tea, chocolate, or beets increases oxalate.
• Vitamin C supplements: large doses convert to oxalate in the body.
• Hydration: low fluid intake concentrates urine and increases risk.
• Incomplete collection: leads to falsely low results.
• Bowel diseases or surgeries: alter oxalate absorption.
• Certain antibiotics: may affect gut bacteria that degrade oxalate.

FAQs

Limitations

• Requires accurate 24-hour collection — incomplete samples lead to false results.
• Results must be interpreted alongside calcium, citrate, uric acid, and creatinine levels.
• Not a standalone diagnostic — part of a full kidney stone risk panel.
• Home collection requires refrigeration — warming can degrade the sample.
• Diet and hydration must be stable during collection for accurate interpretation.

Book Your 24 Hrs Urinary Oxalate Test Today

Stop the cycle of kidney stones — identify the root cause with accurate testing.

• Home Collection Kit Included (Delivered to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, RAK, Umm Al Quwain, Fujairah)
• Fast, Accurate, Confidential Results in 5–7 Days
• Price: AED 450
• ✅ Certified Labs | Nephrology-Grade Testing
• 📦 Free Kit Delivery & Return
• 🔒 Secure Reporting