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What is the importance of a blood work before an MRI scan?

What is the importance of a blood work before an MRI scan?

It is important to do blood work, especially KFT to prevent kidney damage. If you have an existing kidney disease or ailment then the dye given during MRI might worsen your kidney functioning.

Last updated on 02 Aug 2023

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How can we reduce urea levels in our blood?

Blood urea levels can be lowered by consuming less protein and avoiding products that contain creatinine

Last updated on 02 Aug 2023

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What does 'blood urea nitrogen' indicate in a lab test report?

The BUN test measures the amount of urea nitrogen in your blood. Urea nitrogen is a waste product that your kidneys remove from your blood.

Last updated on 02 Aug 2023

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What is normal urea in blood?

The normal range of urea nitrogen in blood or serum is 5 to 20 mg/dl, or 1.8 to 7.1 mmol urea per liter.

Last updated on 02 Aug 2023

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What is the TORCH panel blood test?

The TORCH screen is a group of blood tests. These tests check for several different infections in a newborn. The full form of TORCH is toxoplasmosis, rubella cytomegalovirus, herpes simplex, and HIV. However, it can also contain other newborn infections.

Last updated on 02 Aug 2023

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If blood urea count is 136. Is it too dangerous?

136 is a very high number. This indicates that your kidneys are not functioning properly. You are recommended to consult with a nephrologist at the earliest.

Last updated on 02 Aug 2023

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