Albumin is produced in the liver and has two important functions – to regulate the body's fluid levels and to transport essential nutrients to the body's tissues.
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Calcium is a mineral whose needs vary with age. Sufficient levels of calcium in the blood are essential for good bone strength, well-functioning muscles, and the nervous system.
Chloride (chloride ion Cl-) is an electrolyte just like potassium and sodium. Together with other electrolytes, chloride acts to ensure the body's cells function well and for the regulation of the body's fluid and salt balance through the kidneys.
Creatinine is measured to determine or monitor kidney function. The creatinine value increases if its excretion in the kidneys is impaired.
Cystatin-C is a good measure of kidney function, which allows for the detection of impaired kidney function even before the creatinine level begins to rise.
Phosphate is the second most common mineral in the body and is vital for humans. Phosphate participates in the cells' energy production, regulation of the acid-base balance in the body, and is a part of the structure of the cell membrane.
Potassium is an essential salt for the body. It regulates, among other things, the body's fluid balance.
Sodium is one of the most important salts in the body. It is essential for life, being a key substance in maintaining the membrane tension of all cells.
Urea is a waste product that is formed when the body breaks down amino acids and proteins. By analyzing urea, one can get an understanding of kidney function.