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Know Your Kidney Numbers: Two Simple Tests | National Kidney Foundation

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Did you know one in three American adults is at risk for kidney disease? Anyone can get kidney disease at any time. If kidney disease is found and treated early, you can help slow or even stop it from getting worse. Most people with early kidney disease do not have symptoms. That is why it is important to be tested. Know your kidney numbers! Two tests Two simple tests can help determine your kidney function: Here are some tips for talking with your doctor about your kidney health at your annual physical. Kidney Numbers and the CKD Heat Map Click here to download a printable resource that describes the kidney numbers that everyone should know and how your doctor uses them to diagnose chronic kidney disease (CKD). You will also learn how the kidney numbers fit onto the CKD Heat Map, which helps to guide your treatment plan. Save this content: Share this content: Is this content helpful? Back to top: Help families facing kidney Your support helps families facing kidn

Know your kidney numbers with two tests: eGFR (blood test) checks kidney filtration, and uACR (urine test) checks for protein. Early detection is key. Table of Contents Risk factors for chronic kidney disease (CKD) Kidney checkup: two simple tests Urine albumin-creatinine ratio (uACR) Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) More resources Kidney checkup: two simple tests Urine albumin-creatinine ratio (uACR) This test checks your urine for two different substances: Albumin - an important protein normally found in the blood. It serves many roles in the body - building muscle,…

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