Kidney Evaluation

Do you currently have no signs of any kidney problems but want to make sure that everything is ok and that nothing bad is developing with your kidneys?

If so, then you want to check the early indicators of kidney problems.

Being that the kidneys are the organs in the body that produce urine, a urine test can tell a lot about the state of your kidneys.

An early indicator of kidney damage is if there is protein in the urine. Healthy kidneys prevent albumin from passing into the urine. Though it is normal to have small amounts of albumin (protein) in the urine, having above a certain threshold indicates kidney damage. The condition of having protein in the urine, called albuminuria, is often the first sign of diabetic nephropathy (kidney disease from diabetes). It is a key marker for chronic kidney disease and cardiovascular risk. It signifies that the kidneys' filters are damaged and leaking protein, often appearing before significant declines in the general kidney function (eGFR) are detected.

The other test that checks kidney function, the eGFR test, which stands for the estimated glomerular filtration rate, shows the kidneys' health status. eGFR is a blood test that measures how well the kidneys filter waste, acting as a key indictor for kidney function. eGFR calculates the rate at which the kidneys filter blood, typically using serum creatinine levels, age, sex, and sometimes height/weight.

eGFR naturally declines with age. The trend over time is typically looked at rather than just a single test result. Consistently low levels (below 60) for over 3 months may indicate chronic kidney disease. 30-59 indicate moderate to severe reduction of the kidney. < 15 indicates kidney failure.

Appointment Duration: 30 minutes

Price: $60

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