Type
Blood Testing
Biomarkers
6
Duration
15 min
Sample
Blood (venous)
What's included
4 deliverables in this treatment
- Venous blood draw
- Laboratory analysis of 6 biomarkers (Sodium, Potassium, Chloride, Bicarbonate, Creatinine, Urea)
- Results report with interpretation
- Brief clinician consultation
The U/EM Urea and Electrolytes test is a simple blood panel that checks six key chemicals that help your body manage fluid balance and kidney function. It measures sodium, potassium, chloride, bicarbonate, creatinine and urea, providing insight into hydration status, electrolyte balance and how well your kidneys are clearing waste. This test is ideal for adults who need routine monitoring of kidney health or who have conditions like hypertension or heart failure, and it includes a venous blood draw with a £20 specimen collection fee added to the £59 price.
About this treatment
The U/EM Urea and Electrolytes panel offers a focused look at the chemicals that regulate your body’s fluid and acid‑base balance. By measuring sodium, potassium, and chloride, the test evaluates electrolyte status, which is essential for nerve and muscle function. Bicarbonate reflects your blood’s buffering capacity, while creatinine and urea are waste products that indicate how efficiently the kidneys are filtering blood. Together, these six markers…
Good to know
- Sample
- Blood (venous)
- Markers
- 6 (Sodium, Potassium, Chloride, Bicarbonate, Creatinine, Urea)
- Price
- £59 (+£20 collection fee)
Who is this for?
Adults monitoring kidney and electrolyte health
Preparation required
No fasting required
Panel categories
Biomarkers tested
6A key component of the body's acid-base buffering system. Bicarbonate levels reflect the balance between acids and bases in the blood. Abnormal values help diagnose metabolic acidosis or alkalosis.
An electrolyte that works with sodium to maintain fluid balance, blood pressure, and acid-base balance. Chloride abnormalities often accompany sodium abnormalities and can indicate dehydration, kidney disease, or metabolic disorders.
A waste product from normal muscle metabolism, filtered by the kidneys. Blood creatinine levels reflect kidney filtration capacity. Elevated levels may indicate impaired kidney function, dehydration, or excessive muscle breakdown.
A critical electrolyte for heart rhythm, muscle contractions, and nerve function. Both high and low potassium can cause dangerous cardiac arrhythmias. Levels are influenced by kidney function, medications, and diet.
The primary electrolyte regulating fluid balance and blood pressure. Sodium is essential for nerve impulses and muscle contractions. Abnormal levels can cause confusion, seizures, and cardiac arrhythmias.
A waste product from protein breakdown, processed by the liver and excreted by the kidneys. Elevated urea levels can indicate kidney dysfunction, dehydration, high-protein diet, or gastrointestinal bleeding.
About the clinic
Reviews, team and credentials
Independent review links and clinic-reported team information.
2 clinic reviews
From independent platforms
Treatment highlights
- Venous blood draw
- Laboratory analysis of 6 biomarkers (Sodium, Potassium, Chloride, Bicarbonate, Creatinine, Urea)
+2 more items in What's included
£20 specimen collection fee added to price