Urea/Creatinine Ratio
The ratio of urea nitrogen to creatinine in blood, used to assess kidney function.
Why it matters: Elevated ratios may indicate dehydration, high protein intake, or kidney dysfunction.
What Moves It
May increase with:
Dehydration
High protein diet
Kidney disease
May decrease with:
Low protein intake
Liver disease
Common questions
What is Urea/Creatinine Ratio?
The ratio of urea nitrogen to creatinine in blood, used to assess kidney function.
What might a high or low Urea/Creatinine Ratio mean?
Elevated ratios may indicate dehydration, high protein intake, or kidney dysfunction.
What can affect Urea/Creatinine Ratio?
It may be higher with: Dehydration, High protein diet, Kidney disease. It may be lower with: Low protein intake, Liver disease.
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