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10 BIOMARKERS / UK LABORATORY ANALYSIS
Advanced Electrolytes And Urea (U&E)
A focused laboratory check of Sodium.
Expected results1 to 2 daysFrom laboratory receipt
Sample typeVenous or CapillaryClinic collection available
What this test measures
- Sodium
- Calcium
- Corrected calcium
- Potassium ( Clinic only . Not available in home kits as this biomarker can only be accurate if analysed within a very short period of time 8 hours.)
- Chloride
- Albumin
- Magnesium
- Urea
- Creatinine
- eGFR (CKD EPI 2009 formula)
Before your appointment
Potassium requires a venous sample and is not reported from a home finger prick sample.
Tell your clinician about medicines, supplements and any testing instructions from your doctor. Do not stop prescribed treatment without their advice.
Understanding your result
A result is one part of your health picture. A clinician should interpret it alongside your symptoms, history and other findings. Some specialist tests require clinical guidance to decide whether they are appropriate.
Laboratory reference and collection information
Sample tubes: 1 x yellow. Some markers are not reported from capillary samples. A clinic venous sample may be needed for the complete panel.