Urea Nitrogen, 24-Hour Urine without Creatinine

The Urea Nitrogen, 24-Hour Urine without Creatinine test contains 1 test with 1 biomarker.

About 80% of urinary nitrogen is in the form of urea which is the major end product of protein metabolism. Urea excreted in the urine is the primary method of nitrogen elimination; therefore, this test provides an approximate evaluation of nitrogen balance. Conditions associated with increased urine urea nitrogen are hyperthyroidism, high protein diets and post-operative states. Decreased levels are associated with convalescence, liver disease, toxemia and advanced renal disease.

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Also known as: Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN), 24-Hour Urine without Creatinine, BUN, 24-Hour Urine without Creatinine, Nitrogen Balance, 24-Hour Urine without Creatinine, Urea Nitrogen 24Hour Urine without Creatinine, Urea, 24-Hour Urine without Creatinine

Urea Nitrogen, 24 Hr Ur

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