Nitrogen test
From DrKoop's partner site on diet and exercise, MyDietExercise.com
Urea nitrogen urine test is performed to check for the amount of urea in urine. Urine is collected over a 24 hour period and is sent to the laboratory for testing. This test is mainly used to assess the amount of dietary protein needed by severely ill patients.
Review Date: 02/03/2006  advertisement
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