Kidney & Urinary Profile

Creatinine, a protein produced by all cells, is solely excreted by the kidneys, enabling examination of its blood levels and calculation of glomerular filtration for assessing renal function. eGFR estimates kidney function by approximating blood volume passing through kidney filters per minute. Urea, the end product of protein metabolism, is regulated by acid-base balance and reflects renal function, hydration, protein catabolism, and nitrogen levels. Electrolytes (sodium, chloride, potassium) help maintain internal balance, while calcium is crucial for bone, enzyme, clotting, muscle, and hormone functions. Phosphate supports bone, teeth, energy, and cell communication. Uric acid, a product of purine metabolism, acts as a potent antioxidant but may form tissue crystals with elevated levels.

Access valuable information about your kidney and bladder function with our Urin profile.

This test focuses on pH and specific gravity of urine, also includes qualitative evidence of the presence of protein, sugar, ketone bodies, bilirubin, urobilinogen, nitrites, hemoglobin and leukocytes in the urine. It provides insight into the cellular, organic and inorganic composition of urine. It is important for assessing kidney and bladder function.

Benefits of a Kidney & Urinary Profile

• 11 parameters measured
• The Profile includes a morning urine test, which you can bring to the collection site (or you will receive a urine tube from us)
• The profile of important parameters such as potassium, urea, creatinine or chloride
• Results within 2 working days
• Suitable in combination with our liver or thyroid lab test

What´s measured

Parameters

Creatinine

Creatinine is a protein (protein) that is produced by all cells of the human body. Creatinine excretion takes place exclusively by the kidneys and therefore allows the examination of the level of creatinine in the blood and the calculation of glomerular filtration to reveal disorders of renal function.

eGFR

eGFR, or estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate, is a measurement used to estimate how well your kidneys are functioning. It provides an approximation of the amount of blood that passes through the tiny filters in the kidneys each minute. A higher eGFR indicates better kidney function, while a lower eGFR may suggest impaired kidney function and the need for further evaluation.

Urea

Urea is the end product of protein metabolism. It is formed as a result of the removal of split nitrogen from amino acids in the form of ammonia, which is toxic to the central nervous system, to the liver and kidneys. The urea cycle takes place in the liver and urea is then released into the bloodstream and transported to the kidneys, where it is filtered into the urine or reabsorbed. The production of urea is affected by the state of acid-base balance of the organism. Its concentration in the blood depends on the intake of protein in the diet and overall metabolism. The test is suitable as an indicator of renal function, the degree of hydration of the body, protein catabolism, to determine the level of nitrogen.

Electrolytes

Water forms the basis of the internal environment. Disturbances in water metabolism and fundamental ions (Na, K Cl) are common. Sodium is the main cation and binds the most water. The determination of sodium ions in the blood is used to detect hyponatremia or hypernatremia accompanied by dehydration, swelling. In contrast, chlorides (Cl) are the main anion and their level is increasing as the level of sodium is decreasing, and vice versa. It participates in maintaining a constant internal environment, such as osmotic pressure or acid-base balance. Potassium is the main ion inside cells. It works with sodium and chlorides to regulate the amount of fluid in the body, stimulate muscle contraction and maintain acid-base balance.

Calcium

Calcium is a mineral and also an essential building block of bones and teeth. It participates in the function of a number of enzymes, blood clotting, muscle function and the production and release of hormones.

Phosphate

Phosphate is an important mineral that helps with various functions, including bone health, teeth, energy production, and cell communication. Abnormal phosphate levels could indicate certain medical conditions or imbalances in your body.

Uric acid

Uric acid is a nitrogenous substance that is formed in humans as the product of purine metabolism. It is a powerful antioxidant (it captures free oxygen radicals). It is one of the parameters in metabolic syndrome. When increasing its content in the body, it can be deposited in the form of crystals in the tissues.

Urine analysis

Urine analysis (Urine chemistry test and Urine sediment) focuses on pH and specific gravity of urine, also includes qualitative evidence of the presence of protein, sugar, ketone bodies, bilirubin, urobiliinogen, nitrites, hemoglobin and leukocytes in the urine. It provides insight into the cellular, organic and inorganic composition of urine. It is important for assessing kidney and bladder function.