Normally, people have two kidneys located on both sides of the spine and are approximate to the size of a human fist. The kidneys are involved in the excretion of toxins such as creatinine, uric acid, urea and waste products from the body. It also regulates the fluid and electrolyte balance in the body, synthesizes hormones like erythropoietin, renin, and vitamin D.
Those with kidney diseases or diseases affecting kidney function require an assessment of kidney function. The renal or kidney function tests help in identifying renal diseases, monitoring the progression of kidney diseases, and the kidney’s response to ongoing therapies.
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The results of the kidney function tests should always be interpreted by qualified physicians or other healthcare personnel, and patients are not advised to self-diagnose.
However, the GFR equal to or above 60 mL/min/1.73 m2 is considered normal, below 60 indicated mean kidney disease, and below 15 is associated with mean kidney failure. The normal urine albumin level is lower than 30 mcg/L, and the values above 30 indicate mean kidney disease.
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Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN)
Blood Urea
Creatinine
Calcium
Phosphorus
Uric Acid
Sodium
Potassium
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What does the KFT Test Measure ?
Overview What is Kidney Function Test KFT? Kidneys are set of organs that help in flushing out toxins from the blood and purifying the blood. A deranged kidney parameters can impact all other organs including your liver and heart. A kidney function test gives a good insight about the functioning of your kidney through set of parameters. Kidney function is important even for normal patients who are undergoing a MRI or CT scan where a contrast is being used. Good kidney function is important to flush out the contrast from the body after the test.
Why should I do the KFT Test ?
Kidney function tests (KFT) are mainly indicated in those with hypertension (blood pressure), diabetes (blood sugar), high cholesterol levels, cardiovascular disease, obesity, and a family history of kidney diseases. Since the above-mentioned groups of patients have a risk factor for developing kidney disease. Kidney function tests are also used in existing kidney patients to monitor their therapies.
How is the KFT Test Done ?
Kidney Function is blood test and needs no fasting or preparation before the test. The blood sample can be taken by the phlebotomist at a pathology lab or at home. At NABL Certified Maurya Labs the test is done on Fully Automatic Biochemistry Analyzer Roche C311 from Switzerland. The sample collection takes less than a minute..
How often should KFT Test be Done ?
A person who is suffering from any kind of kidney disease or are diabetic or hypertensive should ideally get the Kidney Function Test done every month. Normal people should get the health check up done on an annual basis. Comprehensive health packages at NABL certified Maurya Labs in Bihar are designed with respect to age and medical condition..
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