10 markers

Kidney & Electrolytes

Filtration, fluid, acid-base and mineral markers from the renal profile.

µmol/L

Creatinine

Creatinine is a waste product made by normal muscle activity and removed by the kidneys. Muscle mass can affect it, so it is read with eGFR, hydration and the wider kidney profile.

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mL/min/1.73m²

Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR)

eGFR estimates how well the kidneys filter waste from the blood using creatinine, age and sex. Muscle mass, hydration and recent exercise can affect it, so trends and repeat results matter.

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mmol/L

Urea

Urea is a waste product made when the body processes protein and removed by the kidneys. Hydration, protein intake and kidney function all influence it, so it is read with creatinine and eGFR.

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mmol/L

Sodium

Sodium is the main electrolyte outside cells and helps control fluid balance. Changes usually relate to hydration, kidney function, hormones or medicines, so it is read with the other electrolytes.

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mmol/L

Potassium

Potassium supports nerve, muscle and heart function. Both low and high levels can affect heart rhythm, which is why potassium is read with kidney function, medicines and the other electrolytes.

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mmol/L

Chloride works with sodium and bicarbonate to balance fluid and acid levels in the blood. Hydration, kidney function, vomiting and medicines can change it, so it is read as part of the electrolyte profile.

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mmol/L

Bicarbonate

Bicarbonate is the blood's main buffer against acid. The lungs and kidneys help control it, and the result is read with sodium, potassium, chloride and the wider metabolic picture.

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mmol/L

Calcium

Calcium supports bones, muscles, nerves and blood clotting. The parathyroid glands, vitamin D, kidneys and albumin all affect the blood result, so calcium is read with those related measures.

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mmol/L

Phosphate

Phosphate is a mineral used for bones, cell membranes and energy. Kidney function, parathyroid hormone and vitamin D regulate it, so it is read with calcium and the kidney profile.

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mmol/L

Magnesium

Magnesium supports energy production, nerves, muscles and heart rhythm. Much of it is stored in bone and cells, so blood magnesium is read with kidney function, medicines and nutrition.

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