Blood test for kidney function

CKD and kidney testing

CKD happens when your kidneys become damaged over time and can't filter your blood as well.

Kidney blood test results explained

Kidney blood test results explained

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How to check kidney function at home

What tests are done to check kidney function

Urine test for kidney function

Diabetes is a leading cause of CKD, and there are often no symptoms until your kidneys are badly damaged.

If you find and treat kidney disease early, you may be able to manage CKD and prevent other health complications. But the only way to know how well your kidneys are working is to get tested.

Urine tests

One of the earliest signs of kidney disease is when protein leaks into your urine (proteinuria).

Urine testing can check for this. There are two types of urine tests that can check your protein levels.

Dipstick urine test. A dipstick is a chemically treated paper placed in your urine sample. It changes color if your levels are above normal.

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This test is often done as part of overall urine testing. It can also be done as a quick test to look for albumin (a protein produced by your liver) in your urine.

A dipstick urine test doesn't provide an exact measurement of albumin but does let your doctor know if your levels are

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