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U and E blood test: Urea and Electrolytes

U and E, often written as U+E, U&E or U/E is a medical abbreviation that stands for Urea and Electrolytes, two commonly prescribed blood tests. What is U and E blood test prescribed for? U and E blood test may be prescribed as part of a routine health check-up or to investigate other conditions: it […]

Creatinine test: High levels of creatinine causes and meaning

November 30, 2020 / By Richard Troy / Diagnostic Tests, Lab Test & Results, Laboratory Medicine, Urology

High creatinine levels in a blood test may be a reason for concern for many people reading their test results as they are related to how well the kidneys are working and may be a sign of kidney disease. What is creatinine? Creatinine is the byproduct of muscle metabolism. Creatine, which is stored in the

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