Test your
Urea
Looking for an easy way to test and monitor your Urea?
It's included in the HealthieOne Complete test.
Urea
Explanation: Urea is a waste product that the body makes when it breaks down proteins ingested from food. This process happens in the liver, and the urea is then sent to the kidneys, which filter it out of the blood and remove it through urine. Urea is one of the main ways the body gets rid of excess nitrogen (a byproduct of protein metabolism).
Test purpose: Testing urea levels helps assess how well the kidneys and liver are working. It also provides insight into hydration status, protein metabolism, and overall health. Doctors commonly use this test as part of a BUN (Blood Urea Nitrogen) test to detect and monitor kidney and liver problems.
- Evaluate kidney function: High urea levels can indicate that the kidneys are not filtering waste properly, as seen in conditions like kidney disease or kidney failure.
- Monitor liver function: Since the liver produces urea, low levels might signal liver dysfunction.
- Check hydration status: Dehydration can cause elevated urea levels because the blood becomes more concentrated.
- Assess protein intake: High protein diets can increase urea levels, while low protein intake can reduce them.
Other information about this test: NHS, Mayo Clinic, Mount Sinai, Cleveland Clinic, UCSF Health, ARUP Laboratories, Johns Hopkins
An aspect of Kidney Health .