Description

Your doctor may order a Blood Urea test as part of a routine checkup. It may be one of several blood tests that you get.

If you have a kidney condition, the test is a way to check what your Blood Urea levels are before you start a medication or treatment. Also, it’s standard for a Blood Urea test to be given when you’re in the hospital for certain conditions.

If your doctor suspects you may be getting kidney problems, they may order a Blood Urea test.