This test is aslo known as Urine urea nitrogen, Urea nitrogen urine test, Urea Nitrogen ( Random Urine).
Your body creates ammonia when it breaks down protein from foods. Ammonia contains nitrogen, which mixes with other elements in your body, including carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, to form urea. Urea is a waste product that is excreted by the kidneys when you urinate.
The urea nitrogen urine test determines how much urea is in the urine to assess the amount of protein breakdown. It involves analyzing urine samples that you collect during a specified 24-hour period. The test can help determine how well the kidneys are functioning and whether your intake of protein is too high or low. Additionally, it can help diagnose whether you have a problem with protein digestion or absorption from the gut.
An imbalance of urea like low levels would normally mean:
- Kidney problems.
- Inadequate protein in diet (malnutrition).
malnutrition
too little protein in the diet
kidney disease
An imbalance of urea like high levels would normally mean:
- Increased protein breakdown in the body.
- Too much protein intake.
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Your healthcare provider may recommend "Urea Nitrogen Urine (Spot) Test" to find out your protein balance and how much protein a person takes in. Also, if you are severely ill then this test aids your physician in determining the amount of food protein needed.
No special preparations required.
A 24-hour urine sample is often needed. You need to collect your urine over 24 hours. Your health care provider will tell you how to do this. Follow instructions exactly to ensure accurate results.
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A blood sample drawn from a vein in your arm known as "Vanipuncture".
Sample report in a format
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