Concerned about kidney health, experiencing changes in urination or swelling, and want assessment of kidney function and protein metabolism for optimal health?
The Urea Blood Test checks how much urea, a waste product made when the body breaks down protein, is in your blood. High or low levels can point to kidney problems, dehydration, or liver issues, and the test is often used alongside other markers to assess overall kidney and metabolic function.
You will be emailed a referral to take to your local collection centre. If you ever have any questions, we're here to help.
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Think of urea as your body's leftover waste after it breaks down the proteins from your meals—kind of like the crumbs left behind after making a sandwich. Your liver creates this waste product, and your kidneys act like a sophisticated filtration system, cleaning it out of your blood and sending it away through your urine. The Urea test measures how much of this waste is floating around in your bloodstream, giving us a clear picture of whether your kidneys are doing their cleanup job effectively and how well your body is processing the proteins you eat.
When your urea levels are higher than normal, it's often a sign that your kidneys might be struggling to filter properly, you're dehydrated, or your body is breaking down more protein than usual. Lower levels might point to liver issues or nutritional concerns. This simple blood test is particularly valuable if you have diabetes, high blood pressure, or a family history of kidney problems, as these conditions can quietly affect your kidney function over time. By catching changes early, you and your healthcare provider can take steps to protect your kidney health and ensure your body's waste management system keeps running smoothly.
Reviewed by Dr. Vu Tran Bloody Good’s Chief Medical Officer
You may benefit from the Urea Blood Test
Essential for individuals with kidney symptoms, diabetes, high blood pressure, or anyone needing comprehensive kidney function and metabolic assessment.
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How to prepare
No special preparation required. Inform healthcare provider of all medications, recent protein intake, and hydration status that might affect urea levels.
Understanding results
Results show urea levels compared to normal ranges. Elevated levels may indicate kidney dysfunction, dehydration, or increased protein breakdown requiring further evaluation and appropriate treatment.
After the test
Address abnormal urea through comprehensive kidney evaluation, appropriate treatments for kidney disease, dietary modifications, hydration management, and regular monitoring. Work with nephrologists if needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Urea is a waste product from protein metabolism that's normally filtered by the kidneys; elevated levels can indicate kidney dysfunction or increased protein breakdown.
High urea may indicate kidney disease, dehydration, high protein intake, increased protein breakdown, or certain medications affecting kidney function.
Low urea may suggest liver disease, malnutrition, low protein intake, overhydration, or pregnancy, requiring further evaluation to determine the cause.
Both assess kidney function, but urea can be affected by diet, hydration, and protein metabolism, while creatinine is more specific to kidney function.
Factors include protein intake, hydration status, kidney function, liver function, certain medications, and conditions affecting protein metabolism.
Maintain good kidney health through proper hydration, balanced protein intake, blood pressure control, diabetes management, and regular medical monitoring.
You will be emailed a referral to take to your local collection centre. If you ever have any questions, we're here to help.
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