Blood test
Potassium
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The current booking price is shown at Rs. 117 against an MRP of Rs. 145, inclusive of taxes where applicable.
Fast for 8–12 hours before sample collection. Plain water is allowed unless your clinician advises otherwise. Home sample collection is available in serviceable cities. A trained phlebotomist collects the sample using sterile equipment, and the report is shared online after processing.
Reference ranges vary by laboratory and method. Use the range printed on your final report. The information below is educational only.
| Measure | Typical guide | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Result unit | mg/dL | Use the reference range printed on your final report. |
| High urea | Above lab range | May relate to kidney function, dehydration or high protein breakdown. |
| Low urea | Below lab range | May relate to liver, nutrition or fluid balance context. |
| Reason | Description |
|---|---|
| Kidney waste marker | Urea is a waste product filtered by kidneys. |
| Hydration context | Can rise with dehydration. |
| Kidney profile support | Often read with creatinine and eGFR. |
| Situation | Description |
|---|---|
| Symptoms | Swelling, fatigue, reduced urine, nausea, high BP. |
| Risk context | Diabetes, high BP, kidney disease, dehydration, high protein intake. |
| Follow-up users | People tracking kidney profile or medicine effects. |
| Topic | Guidance |
|---|---|
| Fasting | Fast for 8–12 hours before sample collection. Plain water is allowed unless your clinician advises otherwise. |
| Hydration | Dehydration can raise urea. |
| Interpretation | Read with creatinine, eGFR and urine tests. |
Home sample collection for Blood Urea is available in the cities below, subject to confirmation of your pincode at booking.
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Your sample is collected by a trained phlebotomist and sent to the partner laboratory for analysis. The laboratory processes the sample using its validated procedures and quality controls. Your final report shows the result, unit and reference range used for that test. Discuss an unexpected or abnormal result with your clinician.