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Urea

Urea

£11.88
Measures urea to assess kidney function and detect dehydration, kidney issues, or high protein intake—even without symptoms.
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About this test

  • Fatigue or persistent tiredness
  • Swelling in the legs, ankles, or face
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Poor appetite or unintended weight loss
  • Muscle cramps or twitching
  • Confusion, difficulty concentrating, or memory issues
  • Frequent urination or reduced urine output
  • Foamy or dark-coloured urine
  • Shortness of breath or chest discomfort
  • No symptoms at all in early or mild kidney dysfunction

Recommended for individuals experiencing fatigue, swelling, changes in urination, or signs of poor kidney function. Ideal for those with high blood pressure, diabetes, or a family history of kidney disease. Also suitable for people on high-protein diets, using certain medications, or seeking a proactive check on kidney health, hydration status, or overall metabolic balance.

  • Kidney dysfunction or chronic kidney disease (CKD)
  • Dehydration or fluid imbalance
  • Urinary tract obstruction
  • Congestive heart failure
  • High-protein diet or protein metabolism disorders
  • Gastrointestinal bleeding
  • Liver disease affecting urea production
  • Side effects of medications affecting kidney filtration (e.g. NSAIDs, antibiotics)
  • Advanced age-related decline in kidney function
  • Metabolic imbalances related to diabetes or hypertension

Symptoms

  • Fatigue or persistent tiredness
  • Swelling in the legs, ankles, or face
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Poor appetite or unintended weight loss
  • Muscle cramps or twitching
  • Confusion, difficulty concentrating, or memory issues
  • Frequent urination or reduced urine output
  • Foamy or dark-coloured urine
  • Shortness of breath or chest discomfort
  • No symptoms at all in early or mild kidney dysfunction

Who should be test

Recommended for individuals experiencing fatigue, swelling, changes in urination, or signs of poor kidney function. Ideal for those with high blood pressure, diabetes, or a family history of kidney disease. Also suitable for people on high-protein diets, using certain medications, or seeking a proactive check on kidney health, hydration status, or overall metabolic balance.

When to test

  • Kidney dysfunction or chronic kidney disease (CKD)
  • Dehydration or fluid imbalance
  • Urinary tract obstruction
  • Congestive heart failure
  • High-protein diet or protein metabolism disorders
  • Gastrointestinal bleeding
  • Liver disease affecting urea production
  • Side effects of medications affecting kidney filtration (e.g. NSAIDs, antibiotics)
  • Advanced age-related decline in kidney function
  • Metabolic imbalances related to diabetes or hypertension

What's measured

What gets tested