URR Calculator - Urea Reduction Ratio

URR Form

Results

Urea reduction ratio (URR)

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What is URR Calculator?

URR measures the proportional fall in urea concentration across a dialysis treatment.

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How to Use This Calculator

  1. Enter or select Pre-dialysis urea level, Post dialysis urea level.
  2. Check the unit beside each measurement. For a percentage or rate, use the scale and time period stated in the form.
  3. Choose Calculate, then compare the output with the formula and example below. If you change a value or option, calculate again to update the result.
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Formula Used

URR = (pre-dialysis urea−post-dialysis urea)/pre-dialysis urea × 100
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Variables Explained

InputWhat it means
Pre-dialysis urea levelUse the observed finding or laboratory value for this criterion, following the definition shown in the form.
Post dialysis urea levelUse the observed finding or laboratory value for this criterion, following the definition shown in the form.
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Worked Example

Urea falling from 20 to 7 in matching units gives URR=65%.

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Why Use This Calculator?

Use the calculation to make the method and its inputs easier to check with a healthcare professional. Its meaning depends on the clinical setting and on whether the underlying method is appropriate for that person.

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Common Mistakes

    • Sampling timing affects the result; URR is one part of dialysis adequacy assessment.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this result a diagnosis or treatment instruction?

No. It describes a calculation or score from the supplied information. A qualified clinician must check the measurements, the method’s applicability and the wider clinical picture.

Can I enter the units from any lab report?

Use the units specified in the form and select a conversion only where the page provides one. Different substances need different conversion factors; a mismatch can produce a plausible but incorrect result.

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