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Urea Test

Also known as: BUN (Blood Urea Nitrogen) Test
Related tests: Creatinine
At A Glance
 
Why get tested?
To evaluate kidney function and monitor the effectiveness of dialysis

When to get tested?
If you have non-specific symptoms that may indicate a kidney problem

Sample required?
A blood sample drawn from a vein in the arm



This page was last modified on April 29, 2004
 

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