Urea Electrolytes Clinic Details
On-site Urea and Electrolytes Blood Test by appointment or walk-in. Our exam finds 5 (five) biomarkers indicating the level of electrolytes and urea in your body.
Electrolytes conduct impulses through the human body. They include minerals and ions like sodium, potassium, and bicarbonate.
Urea is a waste product left over from the liver breaking down amino acids in proteins. It is made up of nitrogen in ammonia and excreted through urine.
This exam detects 5 (five) biomarkers indicating the levels of:
- Sodium (enables muscle and nerve function).
- Potassium (enables nerve communication).
- Bicarbonate (indicates carbon dioxide level).
- Urea
- Creatinine (indicates kidney function).
An electrolyte imbalance (one or multiple electrolyte levels being abnormally high or low) needs to be monitored and have its cause examined.
Abnormal levels of electrolytes and urea may indicate hyponatraemia and hypernatremia, hypokalaemia and hyperkalaemia, metabolic acidosis and alkalosis, gastrointestinal bleeding, or kidney failure.
Why should you check your Electrolytes with us?
- Direct laboratory prices and support.
- Easy appointments.
- Fast results and prescriptions.
- CE-certified sensitive PCR laboratory equipment for accurate tests.
- WhatsApp support during business hours.
How does the examination work?
Visit one of our Urea and Electrolytes test clinic locations.
Present an ID and order your appointment or simply walk-in.
Have your sample (blood) taken by staff to be tested.
Receive your test results through email or by opening your dashboard on our site.
How quick am I able to receive my results?
The typical turnaround time fir the Urea Electrolytes test is 1 working day. Do note that while we aim to give you results as quickly as possible, the exact result processing time may vary according to assays. We are committed to following strict guidelines to ensure quick and accurate results, including staff training, audits, logging, and quality control. The close proximity of our laboratory to our clinic allows us to instantly analyze samples.
Please follow our eating and drinking guidelines before the day of sample collection.
Missed appointments are NOT REFUNDABLE. Similarly, cancellations done within 24 hours of the appointment time are NOT REFUNDABLE.
Rescheduling and availability may be discussed with customer service.
Disclaimer: We DO NOT draw blood samples from children under 16 years old.
What are the most common Electrolytes questions?
Q: What occurs when the organism requires Na?
A: Energy depletion, lethargy and fatigue, restlessness and irritability, muscle weakness, spasms, or cramps.
Q: What is the mechanism by which it regulates its concentration in the body?
A: The adrenal glands produce a hormone known as aldosterone, which partially regulates them.
Q: What are the consequences of an elevated sodium level in the body?
A: Thirst is a common symptom of hypernatremia. Brain dysfunction induces the most severe symptoms of hypernatremia. Confusion, muscle twitching, convulsions, coma, and death may result from severe hypernatremia.
Q: Is it possible for the organism to function without it?
A: It is essential for the human organism to exist.
Q: What factors contribute to its elevation?
A: Dehydration, which can be caused by inadequate hydration, diarrhea, or specific medications known as diuretics.
Q: Is it possible to reduce sodium levels by consuming water?
A: Consuming an excessive amount of water can result in a critically low sodium level in the body.
Q: Is it possible for elevated sodium levels to result in complications?
A: It has the potential to elevate blood pressure, which is a significant risk factor for stroke and cardiac disease.
Q: What is the significance of potassium in the human body?
A: It is a critical electrolyte in the body, where it, along with sodium or magnesium, is responsible for the proper functioning of our cells and tissues.
Q: What are the various sources of potassium?
A: Watermelon, avocado, nuts, bananas, dairy products, potatoes, cooked white flesh, and poultry products.
Q: What are the food sources that are deficient in potassium?
A: Blueberries, eggplant, cucumber, lettuce leaves, cabbage, grapes, mushrooms, fresh onion, green beans, and pineapple.
Q: What are the causes of hyperkalemia (high potassium)?
A: Kidney disorders, excessive dehydration, excessive use of potassium supplements without consulting a doctor, drug addiction, alcoholism, and heart attack or stroke.
Q: What are the causes of hypokalemia (reduced potassium)?
A: Diabetes, renal disorders, folic acid deficiency, extreme sweating, overuse of narcotics and alcohol, diarrhea, and vomiting.
Q: What are the symptoms of hyperkalemia?
A: Heart palpitations, respiratory difficulties, fatigue or exhaustion, chest pain, bowel disorders (constipation), vomiting, nausea, muscle pain, and cramps.
Q: What are the symptoms of hypokalemia?
A: Weakness, palpitation, bloating, increased urination, muscle cramps, thirst, and syncope due to low blood pressure.
Q: What is the significance of bicarbonate in the human body?
A: It is a base substance that the body requires to maintain a normal acid-base (pH) balance.
Q: What is the cause of an excessive amount?
A: It may be the result of digestive issues that disrupt the blood’s acid-base balance, such as repeated regurgitation.
Q: What occurs when the level is low?
A: Metabolic acidosis is indicated by low levels.
Q: Which organ is accountable for this?
A: The pancreas also secretes substantial quantities of sodium bicarbonate, which serves to safeguard the duodenum by neutralizing the acid produced by the stomach.
Q: What is the cause of elevated urea levels?
A: The kidneys’ incapacity to effectively eliminate waste products results in elevated levels.
Q: What are the symptoms of this condition?
A: Itching, loss of appetite, restless legs, frequent urination, discolored or red urine, swelling in the hands and feet, and joint and back discomfort.
Q: What factors influence the body’s creatinine levels?
A: The levels can be affected by dehydration, exercise, physical changes during pregnancy, and renal failure.
Q: What is the potential risk associated with it?
A: Elevated levels may suggest that your kidneys are not functioning optimally.
Q: What actions should be avoided?
A: Consuming fewer fish products and less red meat may mitigate elevated levels.
Q: Is it possible for tension to elevate these levels?
A: Psychological distress and high-stress levels were positively correlated with high levels.
Q: Is it possible to decrease these levels naturally?
A: Reduce levels by consuming a higher amount of fiber and consumption of less protein, while avoiding creatine.
Shipping and Return Policies
Appointment:
Missed appointments or cancellations less than 24 hours prior are not entitled to refunds. Rescheduling is possible but not guaranteed. Please contact the customer service prior to the appointment time to discuss cost and availability options.
Shipping & Return:
We have a 14-day return policy, which means you have 14 days after receiving your item to request a return.
To Qualify for any return, the product must be in the same condition as when you received it. Not used, not opened, unworn, in its original packaging. You will also need to send it to us with the receipt or proof of purchase.
Please return to: Medicines by MailBox, 89 Falcon Rd, London. SW11 2PF
You can read our full return policy here:
https://medicinesbymailbox.co.uk/return-policy/
We offer next day delivery; however courier delivery times are out of our control. We are unable to offer refunds for any late deliveries. But you will receive courier tracking information once your order has been dispatched. And orders placed by 1pm are dispatched on the same day.
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