UREA & CREATININE

Service Description

Urea and creatinine blood tests are important for assessing kidney function. These tests measure the levels of urea and creatinine in your blood, which are waste products filtered by the kidneys. Elevated levels can indicate potential kidney issues or other health problems. Here’s a detailed overview of each test: ### **1. Urea Blood Test** **Purpose:** - **Assess Kidney Function**: Measures how well the kidneys are filtering waste products. - **Diagnose Kidney Disease**: Elevated levels may indicate kidney dysfunction or damage. - **Monitor Kidney Health**: Used to track kidney function in individuals with existing kidney conditions or those undergoing treatment. **Preparation:** - **No Special Preparation**: Usually, no fasting or special preparation is needed, though your doctor may provide specific instructions based on your health condition or additional tests. **Procedure:** - **Blood Sample**: A healthcare professional will draw a blood sample from a vein in your arm. - **Testing**: The sample is analyzed in a laboratory to measure the concentration of urea. **Normal and Abnormal Results:** - **Normal Range**: Typically, 7-20 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL). - **Elevated Urea**: Can indicate kidney dysfunction, dehydration, a high-protein diet, or conditions affecting kidney blood flow. - **Low Urea**: May be due to liver disease, malnutrition, or overhydration. **Interpreting Results:** - Elevated urea levels suggest the kidneys may not be filtering waste effectively. Further tests and clinical evaluation are needed to determine the cause and appropriate treatment. ### **2. Creatinine Blood Test** **Purpose:** - **Assess Kidney Function**: Measures how well the kidneys are filtering creatinine, a waste product from muscle metabolism. - **Diagnose Kidney Disease**: High levels can indicate impaired kidney function or kidney disease. - **Monitor Kidney Health**: Tracks kidney function in individuals with chronic kidney conditions or undergoing treatment. **Preparation:** - **No Special Preparation**: Usually, no fasting is required, but your doctor might have specific instructions based on your overall health and other tests. **Procedure:** - **Blood Sample**: A blood sample is drawn from a vein in your arm. - **Testing**: The sample is analyzed to measure the concentration of creatinine. **Normal and Abnormal Results:** - **Normal Range**: Typically, 0.6-1.2 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL).

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