Kidney Health
Your kidneys are vital organs responsible for filtering waste, balancing electrolytes, and regulating fluid levels to maintain overall health and wellbeing. Proper kidney function is essential for removing toxins, supporting blood pressure regulation, and maintaining metabolic balance. Conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and chronic kidney disease
can impair kidney performance over time, often progressing silently without obvious symptoms.
At Fortress Clinical Laboratory, our Kidney Health Blood Test offers a comprehensive assessment of kidney function, enabling early detection of potential issues and supporting proactive management. By analysing key biomarkers, this test helps your doctor evaluate how effectively your kidneys are filtering waste and maintaining chemical balance in the body.
Your doctor may recommend a Kidney Health Test if you have pre-existing conditions such as diabetes or hypertension, which increase your risk of kidney damage. It may also be advised if you experience symptoms such as blood in urine, painful urination, frequent or urgent urination, or difficulty starting urination. Early detection is crucial for preventing further kidney damage, avoiding complications, and maintaining long-term health.
Kidney Health Profile includes:
- Albumin – a protein used to assess kidney function and detect early kidney damage.
- Beta-2-Microglobulin – indicates kidney filtration efficiency.
- Bicarbonate – evaluates the body’s acid-base balance.
- Calcium and Calcium (adjusted) – essential for both bone and kidney health.
- Chloride, Potassium, Sodium, and Magnesium – critical electrolytes monitored for kidney performance.
- Creatinine and Cystatin C – key markers for kidney function and filtration rate.
- Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR) – calculates kidney filtration efficiency.
- Globulin and Total Protein – measures overall protein levels in the blood.
- Phosphate and Urea – indicate kidney and metabolic function.
By providing accurate and timely results, the Fortress Clinical Laboratory Kidney Health Test empowers you and your doctor to take informed steps to protect kidney function. Depending on the outcomes, your doctor may recommend lifestyle adjustments, dietary modifications, or further diagnostic testing to maintain kidney health and support long-term wellness.