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Kidney Function Test

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Lab locations: UK / Ireland
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Date of Birth Requirement
£49.00 GBP

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Overview:

Our comprehensive Kidney Function Test is an essential diagnostic tool designed to evaluate the overall health and performance of your kidneys. By measuring a panel of key biomarkers—including Urea, Creatinine, eGFR, Calcium (Adjusted), Chloride, Magnesium, Phosphate, Potassium, and Sodium—this test provides a thorough assessment of your kidney function and electrolyte balance. Early detection of kidney issues through our Kidney Function Test enables timely and effective management, enhancing your quality of life and preventing potential complications.

Who Is This Test For?

This test is ideal for individuals who:

  • Experience Symptoms of Kidney Dysfunction:

    • Persistent fatigue or weakness
    • Swelling in the legs, ankles, or around the eyes
    • Frequent urination, especially at night
    • Blood in the urine
    • Unexplained weight loss
    • High blood pressure

  • Have a Family History of Kidney Disease:

    • Genetic predisposition to conditions like chronic kidney disease (CKD) or polycystic kidney disease

  • Are Undergoing Medical Treatments:

    • Monitoring the effects of medications that may impact kidney function
    • Assessing kidney health before and during dialysis

  • Have Risk Factors for Kidney Disease:

    • Diabetes or uncontrolled blood sugar levels
    • Hypertension (high blood pressure)
    • Obesity
    • History of cardiovascular disease

  • Are Planning to Start a Family:

    • Ensuring optimal kidney function for reproductive health

What This Test Includes:

Measures how well kidneys filter waste from your blood

A measure of how well your kidneys are functioning by filtering waste products from your blood

A waste product in the blood from breakdown of protein in the body

Electrolyte helping to maintain body’s balance of minerals

Electrolyte that helps regulate fluids and pH balance

Electrolyte helping to regulate fluid levels and acid-base balance

Helps muscle contraction and nerve function. Contains phosphorus that helps build bones and teeth.

Vital for bone health and muscle function

Used in energy production, muscle and nerve function.

Sample needed:

blood sample

Why Choose a Kidney Function Test?

  • Comprehensive Kidney Assessment: Provides a complete overview of your kidney health by evaluating multiple key biomarkers.

  • Early Detection of Kidney Issues: Identifies potential kidney dysfunction before significant symptoms develop, allowing for prompt intervention.

  • Monitor Treatment Effectiveness: Helps track the progress of treatments for kidney disease and other related conditions, ensuring they are working effectively.

  • Accurate and Reliable: Uses advanced laboratory techniques to ensure precise measurement of all included biomarkers.

  • Clear and Detailed Results: Receive an easy-to-understand report that explains your test results and their implications for your kidney health.

Results:

  • Availability: 1 working day.

  • Presentation: Your results will be presented in a clear and concise format, highlighting any areas of concern. Reference ranges will be provided to help you interpret each biomarker. 

  • Discuss with a Doctor: After receiving your results, you may choose to discuss them with a GP or nephrologist who can provide further insights and advise on appropriate actions (additional fee applies).

Preparation Required:

  • Fasting: Fasting is not required.
  • Medications: Continue to take any prescribed medications as usual, unless advised otherwise.

 
  1. Purchase your test(s) online making sure to give the name and date of birth of the person(s) taking the test. These details are required by the lab to uniquely identify your sample.
  2. You will get a confirmation email from us.
  3. We will process your order within an hour; Mon-Fri 9am-5pm.
  4. Then, look out for the booking link email from our partner laboratory, Randox Health.
  5. Click on the link to book an appointment for your test.
  6. Attend to do your test.
  7. Results are emailed to you.

All laboratories need information regarding the client to uniquely identify their test sample.

Without these details, tests cannot be processed.

The minimum requirement is the full name, biological sex and date of birth.

You should enter these details securely at the top before you click 'Add to cart'.

We ask for your Biological Sex because NORMAL RANGES for some tests are different for men and women.