Kidneys are responsible for removing waste products and excess fluid from the body. They are also critical for retaining fluid intake and maintaining electrolyte concentrations that may be subjected to change due to numerous conditions or medicines. Several kidney complications are systematic disorders, and they are not only confined to the organ itself. These conditions need specialized treatment and medical care. Our clinic offers comprehensive care to patients suffering from a spectrum of chronic and acute kidney diseases.
Our nephrologist conducts several tests and procedures to determine various conditions and disorders of the kidney.
Laboratory tests
The laboratory tests are usually performed on the blood or urine sample of the patient. Again, there are many tests that a nephrologist can perform to check the functioning of the kidneys.
Blood tests
- GFR or Glomerular filtration rate: The GFR test tells whether your kidneys are functioning well to filter the blood. If you have a disease, your GFR goes below the normal levels.
- Serum creatinine: This test measures the level of creatinine in the blood. Individuals with kidney dysfunction will have a higher creatinine level in the blood.
- BUN or Blood urea nitrogen: Like creatinine, urea nitrogen is a waste product. High levels of BUN indicate kidney dysfunction.
Urine tests
- Urinalysis: Here, a urine sample is tested for the presence of abnormal levels of blood, glucose, bacteria, or protein.
- ACR or Albumin/creatinine ratio: It determines the level of the protein albumin in the urine.
- 24-hour urine collection: In this method, all of the urine that the patient produces is collected for 24 hours. Samples collected are sent for further testing.
- Creatinine clearance: Here, a blood sample and a 24-hour urine sample are put through the test to calculate the amount of creatinine that left the blood and moved to the urine.