Urea and electrolytes are the most commonly requested biochemistry tests. They provide essential information on renal function, principally in excretion and homeostasis. Creatinine levels are a major factor in determining the estimated glomerular filtration rate, the gold standard marker of kidney health. The tests’ clinical value is in diagnosing and managing acute kidney injury and chronic kidney disease, which, if left untreated, can lead to thrombosis and cardiovascular diseases such as myocardial infarction and stroke.
Urea and Electrolytes Tests are usually performed to confirm normal kidney function or to exclude a serious imbalance of biochemical salts in the bloodstream.
