Leukotrienes in urine

Leukotrienes are important signaling molecules that regulate inflammatory and immune processes in the body. They are involved in the development of many diseases such as asthma, allergic reactions, rheumatoid arthritis, chronic lung diseases, and others. Measuring leukotriene levels aids in the diagnosis and monitoring of these conditions.

• Diagnosis of bronchial asthma.
• Diagnosis of allergic rhinitis.
• Diagnosis of atopic dermatitis.
• Diagnosis of allergic conjunctivitis.
• Diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis.
• Diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
• Diagnosis of obliterative bronchiolitis after lung transplantation.
• Diagnosis of interstitial lung diseases.

Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA).

• Collect 10 ml of spontaneous urine, preferably the midstream portion of the morning urine. The first few milliliters should be voided into the toilet.
• Use a labeled disposable plastic container without any preservative for collection.
• For 24 hours before the test, avoid alcohol, mineral water, spicy, salty, fatty, sweet foods, foods that alter urine color (beetroot, carrot) and odor (horseradish, onion, spices), and nicotine.
• Avoid physical and emotional stress for 24 hours before the test.
• Discontinue diuretic medications 48 hours before collection.
• Limit medication intake for 12 hours before collection, in consultation with your doctor.
• Women are advised to collect urine before menstruation or 2-3 days after its end.
• Perform thorough hygiene of the external genitalia before collection.
• For children, collect urine using a urine collection bag after thorough hygiene. Urine from diapers is not suitable for testing.