Blood Urea

• The Blood Urea Test measures the level of urea nitrogen in the blood
• Urea is a waste product formed when proteins are broken down in the body
• Blood Urea Test helps assess kidney function and diagnose conditions related to the kidneys or liver

• The Blood Urea Test is used to evaluate kidney function, diagnose kidney diseases, monitor patients with kidney conditions, and assess dehydration or overhydration
• Blood Urea Test can also help diagnose liver disease and evaluate the effectiveness of treatment

• The Blood Urea Test typically involves a simple blood draw, where a small sample of blood is collected from a vein, usually in the arm

• Normal levels of blood urea nitrogen (BUN) typically range between 7 to 20 mg/dL
• Higher than normal levels may indicate kidney problems, dehydration, heart failure, or gastrointestinal bleeding
• Lower than normal levels may indicate liver disease, malnutrition, or overhydration

• The results of the Blood Urea Test are typically reported in milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL)
• Abnormal results may require further evaluation by a doctor to determine the underlying cause

Q. What is a Blood Urea Test?
Blood Urea Test is a blood test that measures the level of urea nitrogen in your blood to assess kidney function and diagnose related conditions

Q. Why is the Blood Urea Test done?
Blood Urea Test helps diagnose kidney diseases, monitor kidney function, evaluate liver health, and assess hydration status

Q. How is the Blood Urea Test performed?
A small sample of blood is drawn from a vein, usually in your arm, and then analyzed in a laboratory

Q. What are normal Blood Urea Test results?
Normal levels typically range from 7 to 20 mg/dL, but it can vary depending on factors like age and medical conditions

Q. What do high Blood Urea Test results mean?
High levels may indicate kidney problems, dehydration, heart failure, or gastrointestinal bleeding

Q. What do low Blood Urea Test results mean?
Low levels may suggest liver disease, malnutrition, or overhydration

Q. Are there any risks associated with the Blood Urea Test?
Blood Urea Test is a safe procedure, but like any blood test, there's a small risk of bleeding, bruising, or infection at the site of the blood draw