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Urea (BUN)
Creatinine (Cr)
Creatinine Clearance (CrCl)
Sodium (Na)
Potassium (K)
Phosphorous (P)
Calcium (Ca)
Parathyroid Hormone (PTH)
Albumin
Urea Reduction Ratio (URR)
Kt/V
Urea is a waste product of the breakdown of protein in the body. It is normally filtered by the kidneys but when kidney function declines, the level of urea in the blood increases and may make some people feel sick. Dialysis helps to remove the waste products from the blood, including extra urea. Normal range 3-6.5 mmol/L
Creatinine is a waste product of muscle activity that the kidneys normally filter. When kidney function declines, the level of creatinine in the blood increases. Dialysis helps to remove the extra creatinine. This is one of the most common blood tests doctors use to determine kidney function. Normal range 50-110 µmol/L
Creatinine clearance is a calculation used to assess kidney function. It shows how effectively the kidneys are able to filter creatinine from the blood. Normal range 75-125 ml/min
Sodium is a mineral in the body fluids that is regulated by the kidneys. It affects the amount of water retained in the body tissues. Normal range 135-147 mmol/L
Potassium can accumulate in the blood when the kidneys are not working well. Too high or too low a level of potassium can affect the heart rhythm. If your potassium level is elevated, you may be asked to limit certain foods that are high in potassium. Normal range 3.5-5 mmol/L
Phosphorous is a substance normally filtered by the kidneys. When kidney function declines, the level of phosphorous in the blood increases. A high phosphorous level can lead to weak bones. Special diets and medications can help keep your phosphorous level in the target range. Normal range 0.8-1.6 mmol/L
Calcium is a mineral that is needed for strong, healthy bones. Special diets and medications may be recommended to help keep your calcium level in the target range. Normal range 2.2-2.56 mmol/L
An incorrect balance of calcium and phosphorous in the blood can result in a high level of parathyroid hormone. High PTH levels can weaken bones. Normal range 1-7 pmol/L
Albumin is a type of protein made from the protein and calories found in the food you eat. A low albumin level may indicate that you are not eating enough protein. Special diets recommended by your doctor or dietitian can help keep your albumin in the target range. Normal range 40-60 g/L
The urea reduction ratio is a calculation your doctor will do to determine how effective your dialysis is. To keep the URR in the target range, it is very important to stay on dialysis for the full amount of time prescribed and not to miss any dialysis treatments.
The Kt/V is a calculation your doctor will do to determine how effective your dialysis is. To keep the Kt/V in the target range, it is very important to stay on dialysis for the full amount of time prescribed and not to miss any dialysis treatments.
Monitoring Your Lab Tests
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