Creatinine and V&E bloods?

[Flecmac]

I have requested TFT bloods ahead of an endo appointment and the envelope also says creatinine and V+E. What is V+E please? I know creatinine is involved with thyroid in some way although I’ve never had it done before. Thanks.

[SeasideSusie Remembering]

Mcdermott

I think it is meant to be U + E - urea and electrolytes. It checks kidney function and the balance of Electrolytes (potassium, sodium, etc).

[Flecmac in reply to SeasideSusie]

Thanks, doesn’t look like. a ’U’...... terrible writing, but that’s doctors!!

[SeasideSusie Remembering in reply to Flecmac]

Ha ha, yes they take lessons "illegibility" and they don't get their medical degree unless they have passed that test first

[Flecmac in reply to SeasideSusie]

Lol! We have to laugh don’t we?? Although they make us cry!!!

[serenfach]

Creatinine is also testing how well your kidneys are working.