Kidney Function Panel
Tests that evaluate kidney health by measuring waste products and filtration rate.
Purpose
The kidney function panel assesses how well your kidneys are filtering waste from your blood and maintaining electrolyte balance. It helps detect acute and chronic kidney disease, monitor medication effects on kidneys, and guide treatment for kidney conditions.
When to Order
Recommended for those with diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, family history of kidney disease, or those taking medications that affect the kidneys. Also ordered when symptoms suggest kidney problems.
Preparation Instructions
Fasting is not typically required but may be requested for some components. Stay well-hydrated unless instructed otherwise. Inform your doctor about all medications as some can affect results.
Included Markers
Creatinine
μmol/L
A waste product produced by muscles and filtered by the kidneys.
BUN (Blood Urea Nitrogen)
mmol/L
A waste product filtered by the kidneys.
Potassium
mmol/L
An essential electrolyte for heart and muscle function.
Sodium
mmol/L
The main electrolyte in blood that regulates fluid balance.
Calcium
mmol/L
An essential mineral for bone health, muscle function, and nerve signaling.
Phosphate
mmol/L
An essential mineral that works with calcium for bone health.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is eGFR and why is it important?
Can kidney function improve?
Why is creatinine sometimes elevated in healthy people?
What is the BUN/Creatinine ratio used for?
Track Your Kidney Function Panel Results
Upload your Kidney Function Panel results to BloodTrack and monitor all 6 markers over time. Compare results across tests and spot trends early.