Kidney Blood Test
Worried about your kidney health? Your kidneys play a vital role in filtering waste, balancing fluids, and keeping your body functioning properly.
- At-home test
A Kidney Function Test is important if you have been experiencing concerning symptoms.
1 biomarker as listed by Better2Know.
This test will provide essential information on kidney function, principally in excretion and homeostasis, which is the desired healthy steady state that signals good health and wellness. Electrolytes are salts and minerals which help to regulate and control the balance of fluids in the body. These minerals play a role in muscle contraction, regulating blood pressure and ensure your system is functioning properly.
You may wish to consider our kidney function test if you are concerned about your kidney health or have been experiencing any of the following symptoms:
Irregular heartbeat
Fast heart rate
Fatigue
Lethargy
Convulsions or seizures
Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhoea or constipation
Once you have taken your blood sample, place it in the postage-paid envelope provided and send it to our accredited UK laboratory for analysis.
Our kidney function test will review the following key elements in your body:
Urea. A waste product from your metabolism that is normally removed by your kidneys. Excess levels can indicate a problem with your kidney function.
Creatinine. This is another breakdown product of muscle metabolism and an excellent indicator of kidney function and health.
If you place your order before 4 pm, Monday to Friday, we will dispatch your test kit on the same day by first class post. Your kit should arrive the next working day, or the day after, depending on where you live. If you prefer a tracked and next-day service, please choose special delivery at check out.
Your results will be ready within just one working day of your sample's arrival at our accredited laboratory. You can access your results online in your secure patient area using the log-in details we will provide to you at the time of booking. A member of our Patient Services team will contact you when all of your results are available.
If your test reveals any abnormal levels, you should discuss your results with a doctor. Medication can be prescribed, and further testing may be advised to ensure the success of treatment. Better2Know can arrange private consultations nationwide with our extensive network of skilled doctors.
You can order your Kidney Function test now by selecting the 'Add to Basket' button. To speak to an advisor and purchase this test over the phone, simply call Better2Know on the number above. A member of our dedicated Patient Services team will answer any questions you may have and process your order.
Better2Know provides a wide range of health tests and screens throughout the UK. Our welcoming and experienced team are available 24/7 for your convenience.
Description provided by Better2Know.
The listing publishes a detailed description, the full biomarker list, a stated turnaround, clear collection options, the sample type; it does not state what the report looks like.
1 biomarkers, placing it in the 26th percentile of liver kidney tests we track.
Can be done at home; results within 2 days.
£59.00 against a median of £135.00 for the 17 similarly sized liver kidney tests we track (-56%).
Results are not doctor-reviewed as standard.
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