The Kidney Panel is included with the Comprehensive Health Profile.

• Urea Nitrogen (BUN) – A waste product of the liver excreted by the kidneys. High values may indicate kidney malfunction and/or dehydration

• Creatinine – This is a waste product of muscle metabolism that is discarded by the kidney. It is elevated in kidney disease, muscle wasting disease, and sometimes the day after strenuous physical exercise.

• BUN/Creatinine Ratio – Both BUN and creatinine are elevated in kidney failure, but they are elevated differently depending on the cause of the failure. This ratio helps determine the type of kidney failure.

• Uric Acid – High values are associated with gout, arthritis, kidney stones and kidney disease. High values can also be caused by the use of diuretics.