WHAT?

Discover the health of your kidneys with a comprehensive kidney function test. Understand how well your kidneys are filtering waste and maintaining balance in your body with this kidney function test.  Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is when your kidneys slowly stop doing their job over time. If it gets really bad, you might need dialysis (a machine to clean your blood) or even a kidney transplant. CKD can mess with other parts of your health too, like your heart.

WHY?

The kidneys filter waste from the blood which is then expelled from the body through urine. The kidneys are also responsible for producing vitamin D and the hormones that regulate blood pressure.

WHO & WHEN?

Doctors may suggest kidney function tests for people experiencing the following unexplained symptoms:

• Muscle cramps
• Lack of appetite
• Unintentional weight loss
• Shortness of breath
• Tiredness
• Frequent urination
• Blood in urine or really dark urine

According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease (NIDDK), people with a high risk of developing kidney disease should undergo regular kidney function tests. These include people with:

• Diabetes
• High blood pressure
• Heart disease
• A family history of kidney failure

Regular kidney function tests also help diagnose kidney disorders in their early stages, which makes treatment and management much easier.

HOW?

1. Purchase this test (add to cart at the top of the page).  Note this is a virtual product and it is NOT shipped.
2. Book your sample collection at select Clicks Clinics (you don’t pay for the sample collection service)
3. Bring the receipt for this test to your selected Clicks Clinic appointment.  A trained phlebotomist will collect your sample and send it directly to the BioSmart pathology laboratory for analysis.
4. After that, you’ll receive the results via email.

The analysis will determine the levels of:

• Creatinine
• Urea
• Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR)
• Electrolyte: Sodium
• Electrolyte: Potassium
• Electrolyte: Chloride

Results can provide information about general kidney function and your kidneys’ ability to clear waste products from the blood.

Your kidney health report will come in an easy-to-understand format with a detailed breakdown of results, what they mean and your next steps.