All you need to know about testing Urea levels with a laboratory test
7.2% of people tested have Urea levels which are too high.
And 1.1% have levels that are too low.
The average Urea result is 5.4 mmol/L
Note what is normal for you may differ for your age and sex.
Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) is a waste product naturally produced in your body.
Proteins eaten in your diet are processed by the liver and during this process blood urea nitrogen is released into the blood.
The BUN is passed to your kidneys and then healthy kidneys flush it from the body in urine.
As such, abnormal levels may indicate an issue with your kidney function.
By buying a laboratory test kit with professional nurse or clinic collection, you can accurately measure Urea for total reassurance.
Professional analysis in an accredited laboratory ensures rapid result delivery.
The Vitall Kidney Function nurse or clinic test kit includes a Urea test and is available for just £199.00.
Tests which include a Urea test:
High urea levels can indicate reduced kidney function, and are often associated with acute or chronic kidney disease.
Urea levels can also be affected by other factors, including dehydration, obstruction to urine flow, or conditions that reduce blood flow to the kidneys.
This level is generally treated as clinically significant and may be reviewed further. Additional blood tests are sometimes used to help clarify the cause.
Because there are several possible causes of a high urea level, the result is usually interpreted in the context of other clinical information and related results.
Low urea levels are uncommon and often reflect a low-protein diet or low muscle mass. This is not usually a cause for concern.
Low urea can be seen in severe liver disease or malnutrition, but urea is not used to diagnose or monitor these conditions. Low urea levels are also seen in normal pregnancy.
A low urea result is often not treated as clinically significant.
Measure your Urea levels and assess normal kidney function and your electolytes with a Kidney Function nurse or clinic centrifuged venous bloodtest kit
You get the convenient testing with the reassurance of professional clinical analysis. Your results are delivered quickly & securely online.
This Kidney Function Test is advised if you:
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