Urea - 24hr

About

Urea is a waste product produced by the body when it breaks down proteins in the liver. Once the urea is made, it is transported to the kidneys, which filter it out of the blood and remove it from the body in the form of urine. Measuring the levels of urea in the blood can therefore reflect how well both the liver and the kidneys, are functioning. It is important to note that even if one kidney is severely damaged but the other is functioning perfectly, results may still return as normal.

What might a low result mean?

Low levels of urea in the urine may indicate a kidney problem, or simply that you are not consuming enough protein. Both of these factors would prevent the body from making lots of urea. Low levels of urea can also be common in the blood of pregnant women.