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Kidney function testing involves a series of tests that are used to evaluate the health of your kidneys. These tests measure how well your kidneys are filtering waste products from your blood and how well they are maintaining the balance of fluids and electrolytes in your body.
Kidney function testing is important because kidney disease often progresses silently, without any noticeable symptoms. Early detection and treatment of kidney disease can prevent or slow down the progression of the disease and reduce the risk of complications.
Some common kidney function tests include blood tests, urine tests, and imaging tests such as ultrasound, CT scan, and MRI.
Kidney function is typically measured by estimating the glomerular filtration rate (GFR), which is a calculation based on your age, gender, race, and blood creatinine level. GFR provides an estimate of how well your kidneys are filtering waste products from your blood.
Creatinine is a waste product that is produced by the muscles and excreted by the kidneys. Blood creatinine levels are used to estimate kidney function because the kidneys remove creatinine from the blood.
A normal GFR level is greater than 90 mL/min/1.73m2. GFR levels between 60-89 mL/min/1.73m2 may indicate mild kidney disease, while levels below 60 mL/min/1.73m2 may indicate moderate to severe kidney disease.
Factors that can affect kidney function test results include age, sex, race, muscle mass, diet, medications, and hydration status.
The frequency of kidney function testing depends on your risk factors for kidney disease. Generally, if you have risk factors such as diabetes, high blood pressure, or a family history of kidney disease, you should have kidney function testing done at least once a year. If you have no risk factors, kidney function testing can be done less frequently, such as every two to three years.
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