Diagnostic test
Urea - Serum
About test
What does Urea - Serum measure?
The serum urea test measures the amount of urea, a waste product formed when the body breaks down protein. Urea is normally removed from the blood by the kidneys. This test may help assess kidney function, hydration status, and conditions that affect protein breakdown or waste removal. It may be ordered along with other tests, such as creatinine, to support evaluation of kidney-related concerns and to monitor certain medical conditions.
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- Sample for analysis
- Serum (1 mL)
- Report time
- 11:00/18:00
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