Individual tests

NT-proBNP is produced by the heart. An elevated NT-proBNP suggests that the heart is not pumping enough blood, known as heart failure or congestive heart failure. The test is used to diagnose or rule out heart failure. In patients with heart failure, testing helps assess disease severity, make decisions, and evaluate treatment effectiveness.
This test helps diagnose and monitor kidney damage or disease. You may be given this test during pregnancy if you have signs of preeclampsia.
Urea nitrogen is the chief nitrogenous end product of the metabolic breakdown of proteins in your body. It is a waste product that your kidneys remove from your blood. A higher urea level than normal may indicate a kidney problem
Uric acid is a chemical created when the body breaks down substances called purines. Purines are a product of protein transformation in your body. Elevated uric acid levels in your blood may lead to gout.
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