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Testing for –
Creatinine – Creatinine is a natural waste product formed in your muscles. It results from the breakdown of creatine during energy release – i.e. movement and exercise.
Nearly all creatinine is excreted by your kidneys, so measuring the level remaining in the blood can determine if your kidneys work normally.
Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate – Your glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is a calculation made using your creatinine test levels, age and gender. It estimates how much blood passes through the microscopic filters – glomeruli – in the kidneys that are responsible for filtering waste products from your bloodstream. As such GFR is the best way to assess your overall level of kidney function.
Urea – Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) is a waste product naturally produced in your body.Proteins eaten in your diet are processed by the liver and during this process blood urea nitrogen is released into the blood. The BUN is passed to your kidneys and then healthy kidneys flush it from the body in urine. As such, abnormal levels may indicate an issue with your kidney function.
Testing from home is an affordable alternative to visiting a doctor or private clinic. No need to make an appointment or take time off work.
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