Blood Urea Test

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Blood urea test measures the level of urea nitrogen in the blood. It is a good measure of how well the kidneys are able to get rid of the toxic waste urea that is produced in the body. Urea is formed in the liver using up the nitrogen and carried to the kidneys which are solely responsible for their excretion.

Purpose Of Blood Urea Test

• To diagnose kidney damage or disorder.

• As a part of kidney function test.

• To monitor treatment.

Purpose Of Blood Urea Test

• People who show signs of kidney dysfunction like swelling of hands and feet, hoarseness of voice, pale skin, foamy urine.

• People with coexisting disease which can cause kidney damage like diabetes and high blood pressure.

• Individuals with family history of kidney disease.

• Patients on dialysis.

• As monitoring test for people diagnosed with kidney disease.

Preparations and Precautions

• Fasting is not required for this test. However, this test is usually done with other tests which may require fasting.

• Stop blood thinners, diuretics, and antibiotics if any, 24-48 hours prior to the test.

Blood Urea Test price for other cities

• The Blood Urea Test price varies by city and healthcare provider, starting from ₹65 to ₹350