{"id":32063,"date":"2024-03-18T17:36:44","date_gmt":"2024-03-18T16:36:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test.nefrocenter.it\/kidney-function-tests\/"},"modified":"2024-03-18T17:36:44","modified_gmt":"2024-03-18T16:36:44","slug":"kidney-function-tests","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test.nefrocenter.it\/en\/kidney-function-tests\/","title":{"rendered":"Kidney function tests"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kidney function tests are essential. The kidneys play a fundamental role in our health, filtering the blood and cleaning it of waste and toxins. <\/span><a href=\"\/en\/where-the-kidneys-are-and-what-they-do\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding where the kidneys are and what they do helps you adopt appropriate behaviors<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. In fact, identifying and treating any kidney problems promptly is good practice for avoiding complications in what can sometimes be temporary and curable conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What are the kidney function tests?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are several tests for assessing kidney function. These can, in fact, be divided into two categories: blood tests and urine tests.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Blood tests<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The blood tests needed to assess kidney function are those that measure certain levels. The reference values for creatinine, blood urea nitrogen, estimated glomerular filtration rate and electrolytes are, in fact, extremely important.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Creatinine:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Creatinine is a substance produced by the muscles. A high level of creatinine in the blood can indicate a kidney problem.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Blood urea nitrogen (BUN):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> BUN is a waste product of protein metabolism. A high level of BUN in the blood can indicate a kidney problem.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The eGFR is a measure of the kidneys&#8217; ability to filter the blood. A low eGFR can indicate a kidney problem.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Electrolytes:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The kidneys help regulate the levels of electrolytes in the blood, such as sodium, potassium and chloride. An abnormal electrolyte level can indicate a kidney problem.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Urine tests<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Among the tests for the kidneys, the doctor always requests a complete urinalysis. This provides the albumin and urine creatinine values. <\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Complete urinalysis:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This test evaluates various aspects of the urine, such as color, clarity and the presence of protein or blood.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Urine albumin:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Albumin is a protein that should not be present in the urine. In fact, its presence can indicate a kidney problem.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Urine creatinine:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Urine creatinine is the amount of creatinine present in the urine. A high level of urine creatinine can indicate a kidney problem.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>When kidney function tests are needed<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kidney function tests should be performed regularly, especially when there are conditions that call for monitoring the parameters. Anyone who is in one or more of these situations should have a kidney function checkup:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diabetes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High blood pressure<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heart disease<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Obesity<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Family history of kidney disease<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taking nephrotoxic drugs<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>How to interpret the results of kidney function tests<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The interpretation of the results of kidney function tests must be left to the doctor, who will take into account several factors, such as age, sex, general health and the medications being taken. The <\/span><a href=\"\/en\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nefrocenter group,<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in fact, has nephrology specialists within it who are able to accurately assess any condition of the patient. In several parts of Italy there are also state-of-the-art facilities for the prevention, care and treatment of kidney diseases, such as the <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.rah.it\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rome American Hospital<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Roma.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What to do if kidney function tests are abnormal<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the test results are abnormal, the doctor may also prescribe further tests to take a closer look at the diagnosis and identify the cause of the problem. Depending on the cause, the doctor will prescribe the most suitable treatment for the patient, also based on the patient&#8217;s medical condition.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kidney function tests are essential. The kidneys play a fundamental role in our health, filtering the blood and cleaning it of waste and toxins. Understanding where the kidneys are and what they do helps you adopt appropriate behaviors. 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