Following a pre-hospital rotation physical,a medical laboratory science student is requested to collect a first morning urine specimen.The physician is checking for:

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Orthostatic proteinuria is a condition where protein is excreted in the urine in higher amounts while in an upright position but returns to normal when lying down. Collecting a first morning urine specimen, after the body has been in a horizontal position for an extended period, helps in diagnosing this condition by showing normal protein levels, distinguishing it from other forms of proteinuria.

Following a Pre-Hospital Rotation Physical,a Medical Laboratory Science Student Is