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Here are the 2 simple tests you can take to detect kidney disease

Early kidney disease does not have symptoms, which can be hard to detect. That is why it is vital to be tested if you feel that you are at risk for kidney disease.

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Early kidney disease does not have symptoms, which can be hard to detect. That is why it is vital to be tested if you feel that you are at risk for kidney disease.

Here are two simple tests to check for kidney disease, recommended by the National Kidney Foundation (NKF):

1. Urine Test called ACR:

ACR stands for “albumin-to-creatinine ratio.” Your urine will be tested for albumin, which is a type of protein. 

While your body needs protein, it should be in the blood, not the urine. Showing up in the urine means "that your kidneys are not filtering your blood well enough".  If your urine test comes back “positive” for protein, NFR suggests, you should be re-tested to confirm the results.  Three positive results over three months or more is a sign of kidney disease. 

2. Blood Test to estimate your GFR:

When the kidneys are damaged, they have trouble removing creatinine ( a waste product ) from your blood. Testing for creatinine in your blood is only the first step. The results of your creatinine are then used to find out your glomerular filtration rate (GFR). That number tells your doctor how well your kidneys are working. 

There are also certain factors that can contribute to the disease. You have a higher risk of getting kidney disease if you have:

  • Diabetes
  • High blood pressure
  • A family history of kidney failure
  • Are age 60 or older
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