139 How Often Should Urine Tests Be Repeated—and Why No One Talks About This

139 How Often Should Urine Tests Be Repeated—and Why No One Talks About This

From Eat Away Kidney Stones by Melanie Betz MS, RD, CSR, FNKF, FAND

March 18, 2026 · 16 min

About this episode

Melanie discusses the importance and frequency of 24-hour urine tests for kidney stone prevention.

24-hour urine tests are a non-negotiable for kidney stone prevention that actually works! But, how often should you get this urine test? And, when CAN you get a urine test? Melanie answers these nitty gritty questions in this episode. FREE Resource: Tips to Ask Your Doctor for a 24-Hour Urine Test Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Work with Us! | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter www.thekidneydietitian.org FREE Webinar: The 3-Step Method to Prevent Kidney Stones All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.

People in this episode

Host: Melanie Betz

Topics covered

  • kidney stones
  • urine tests
  • prevention
  • health education
  • doctor consultation

Keywords

  • kidney stones
  • urine tests
  • health
  • prevention
  • doctor advice

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Organizations: The Kidney Dietitian

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