Blood and urine tests that show how well your kidneys are filtering waste and balancing fluids and minerals.
Kidney function tests are a group of blood and urine tests that assess how effectively your kidneys remove waste from the body. Common markers include serum creatinine, blood urea, eGFR, electrolytes and protein in the urine.
These tests can detect kidney problems early, often before symptoms appear, and are also used to monitor people with conditions that put the kidneys at risk, such as diabetes and high blood pressure.
At Apollo Clinic Shyamnagar, kidney function testing is paired with a urologist consultation, so results are explained clearly and any follow-up tests such as ultrasound can be arranged promptly.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Duration | 10–15 minutes for sample collection; results are usually available within a day |
| Preparation | Usually no fasting needed unless combined with other tests; stay well hydrated and inform the doctor about all medicines and supplements you take |
| What Happens | A blood sample is drawn and a urine sample is collected, then both are analysed and reviewed by the doctor |
| Who It's For | People with diabetes, high blood pressure, kidney stones, urinary symptoms or a family history of kidney disease, and anyone wanting a routine kidney check |
Kidney function tests are recommended for people with symptoms of kidney or urinary problems, those with risk factors, and as part of routine health screening.
Common Symptoms
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Experienced UrologistsResults are reviewed by specialists who look at the full picture, not just individual numbers. | Integrated DiagnosticsBlood tests, urine tests and ultrasound can be arranged together for faster answers. | |
Whole-Person ApproachDiabetes, blood pressure and medicines are reviewed alongside kidney results since they are closely connected. | Clear Follow-UpYou receive a simple plan covering lifestyle advice, medication changes, repeat tests or referral where needed. | |
Not usually. If your doctor combines them with other tests such as blood sugar or cholesterol, you may be asked to fast, and you will be told when booking.
Creatinine is a waste product filtered by the kidneys. Together with age and sex it is used to estimate your eGFR, a measure of how well the kidneys are filtering.
Yes. Early kidney disease often causes no symptoms, which is why testing is valuable for people with diabetes, high blood pressure or other risk factors.
Not necessarily. Dehydration, medicines or recent illness can temporarily affect results, so doctors often repeat tests before drawing conclusions.
Check how well your kidneys are working, with doctor-guided results at Apollo Clinic, Shyamnagar.
