Project Description

£79 + £30 phlebotomy fee

Are you at an increased risk of developing kidney disease or worried about your kidney health?

Our Kidney Function Test assesses key health markers associated with kidney function to check for disease and offer insight into whether this organ is operating healthily.

The kidney is an important organ which helps to filter and remove waste products from the blood, prevent disease, and regulate hormone and energy levels. Therefore, it is very important to check whether this organ is functioning properly as kidney disease or damage can have serious health implications.

  • Urea
  • Creatinine
  • eGFR (Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate)

  • You have a high-protein diet
  • You have used or are using performance-enhancing drugs
  • You are taking anti-inflammatory medication
  • You suffer from high blood pressure
  • You suffer from diabetes
  • You have suffered an acute injury
  • You have persistent urinary tract infections
  • You have a kidney disorder or a family history of one
  • You have kidney stones or a family history of them

We recommend that you avoid eating high-protein meals before taking this test as a large intake of protein from e.g., red meat, protein shakes and supplements, can affect the results.