Kidney Function Test (KFT) - P033
Rs 500
- Why Get Tested?
Renal Function Panel - When To Get Tested?
To help diagnose and manage conditions affecting kidney function; may be used as part of general health screening or to screen someone who is at risk of developing kidney disease, or to follow someone with known kidney disease - Sample Type:SERUM (SST or Plain)
- Fasting :NO
- Report Delivery:Same day (if Collected before 12 Noon)
- Components:3 Observations
Tests Detail
| Observations Included |
| S Typhi O * |
| TORCH 4 Panel (IgG) |
| Mixed Cell |
| The Test marked with (*) are in our NABL Scope. |
Sample Report
- Also Known As:
Renal Panel - Formal Name:
Kidney Panel Kidney Function Panel - Sample Instructions:
When you have signs and symptoms that suggest that you may have a condition affecting the function of your kidneys; when you are being treated for kidney disease; when you have certain risk factors for kidney disease, such as high blood pressure or diabetes - Test Preparation Needed?
A blood sample drawn from a vein in your arm - What Is Being Tested?
You may be instructed to fast for 8-12 hours (no food, only water) prior to the test. - How Is It Used?
A renal panel is a group of tests that may be performed together to evaluate kidney (renal) function. The tests measure levels of various substances, including several minerals, electrolytes, proteins, and glucose (sugar), in the blood to determine the current status of the kidneys. The kidneys are a pair of bean-shaped organs that are located at the bottom of the ribcage in the right and left sides of the back. They normally filter nearly 150 quarts of blood a day, removing waste products that form from the metabolism of food and from normal cell activity. The kidneys form urine to expel excess water from the body together with these waste products that are removed from the blood. The kidneys help regulate pH and levels of necessary chemicals in the body—including potassium, sodium, calcium, phosphorus, chloride, and bicarbonate (CO2)—by separating them out from the waste materials and releasing them back into the blood, getting rid of only as much or as little as needed to maintain normal blood levels. If the kidneys are not functioning properly, waste products can accumulate in the blood and fluid levels can increase to dangerous levels, causing damage to the body or a potentially life-threatening situation. Numerous conditions and diseases can result in damage to the kidneys. The most common causes of and main risk factors for kidney disease are diabetes and hypertension. For more on the types and causes, see the article on Kidney Disease. The individual tests included in a renal panel can vary by laboratory, but the tests typically performed include: Electrolytes – electrically charged chemicals that are vital to normal body processes, such as nerve and muscle function; among other things, they help regulate the amount of fluid in the body and maintain the acid-base balance. Electrolytes include: Sodium Potassium Chloride Bicarbonate (CO2) Minerals Phosphorus – a mineral that is vital for energy production, muscle and nerve function, - When Is It Ordered
A renal panel may be used to evaluate kidney function, to help diagnose kidney-related disorders, to screen those who may be at risk of developing kidney disease or to monitor someone who has been diagnosed with kidney disease. The individual tests that make up a renal panel can vary depending on the laboratory that performs the testing, but a panel may include: Electrolytes: sodium, potassium, chloride, bicarbonate (CO2) Phosphorus Calcium Albumin Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) Creatinine Glucose Click on the links above for more about these individual tests. Three calculated values may also be reported with a renal panel: Urea (BUN)/creatinine ratio Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR) Anion gap There are other laboratory tests that can be used to assess kidney function, including a urinalysis, urine protein or creatinine clearance. For those with diabetes or high blood pressure (hypertension), a urine albumin (microalbumin) test, which measures small amounts of albumin leakage from the blood into the urine, may also be used to detect early kidney damage. When both albumin and creatinine are measured in a random urine sample, an albumin/creatinine ratio (ACR) can be calculated. This may be done to more accurately determine how much albumin is escaping from the kidneys into the urine. - What Does The Test Result Mean?
A health practitioner may order a renal panel when someone has risk factors for kidney dysfunction such as high blood pressure (hypertension), diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obesity, elevated cholesterol, or a family history of kidney disease. A health practitioner may order a renal panel when someone has signs and symptoms of kidney disease, though early kidney disease often does not cause any noticeable symptoms. It may be initially detected through routine blood or urine testing. Examples of some signs and symptoms include: Swelling or puffiness, especially around the eyes or in the face, wrists, stomach, thighs or ankles Urine that is foamy, bloody, or coffee-colored A decrease in the amount of urine Problems urinating, such as a burning feeling or abnormal discharge during urination, or a change in the frequency of urination, especially at night Mid-back pain, below the ribs, near where the kidneys are located A renal panel may also be ordered at regular intervals when someone is being treated for kidney disease for monitoring purposes. - Is There Anything Else I Should Known?
Renal panel test results are not diagnostic but rather indicate that there may be a problem with the kidneys and that further testing is required to make a diagnosis and determine the cause. Results of the panel are usually considered together, rather than separately. Individual test result can be abnormal due to causes other than kidney disease, but taken together with risks and/or signs and symptoms, they may give an indication of whether kidney disease is present. The following table summarizes what results might mean in relation to kidney disease or dysfunction. Test Association with kidney disease/dysfunction Electrolytes: Sodium, Potassium, Chloride, Bicarbonate Electrolyte blood levels can be affected by kidney disease in different ways depending on the cause, with some levels decreasing while others increase. In general, kidney dysfunction or disease can cause an imbalance among the electrolytes. When these positively and negatively charged ions are out of balance, it can affect the fluid balance and/or pH of the blood. As kidney dysfunction worsens, complications such as metabolic acidosis may result. Phosphorus High blood level is associated with kidney disease. Calcium Low blood level may be seen with kidney failure. Albumin A low blood level may indicate that the kidneys cannot prevent albumin from leaking into the urine and being lost. Urea/BUN High level suggests impaired kidney function caused by acute or chronic kidney disease, damage, or failure, or due to another condition causing decreased blood flow to the kidneys, such as CHF or dehydration, or causing obstruction of urine flow, such as prostate disease or kidney stones. Creatinine High blood level suggests impaired kidney function due to conditions listed above for urea. Glucose High blood level indicates diabetes, a common cause of kidney disease. Urea (BUN)/Creatinine ratio High ratio may be due to a condition such as decreased blood flow to the kidneys while low ratio may be due to
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