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Kidney Function Test (KFT) Renal in Kollam
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Kidney Function Test Overview
Renal function tests (RFT) are done on urine and patient blood to establish how well the kidneys are working. They aid in the diagnosis and management of conditions affecting kidneys. They can be used for general health screening and screening of those patients who are at risk of developing a kidney disease i.e., as high blood pressure (hypertension), diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obesity, elevated cholesterol, or a family history of kidney disease. Adjusting dosages of drugs excreted by kidneys.
What are the different names for renal function tests?
This test is known by two names:
- Kidney function test
- Renal function test
- Urine Routine
- Creatinine
- Uric Acid
- Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN)
- Proteins
- Electrolytes
- Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR)
The kidneys' primary function is to filter out the waste materials from our bodies in urine. A kidney function test is used to determine how well the kidneys are performing their function with the help of a blood test and urine test.
When is a kidney function test done?
A kidney function test is recommended in the following cases:
- Patients show symptoms of acute renal failure, such as decreased urine output, swelling in feet and ankles, shortness of breath, fatigue, and confusion.
- Patients show symptoms suggestive of chronic kidney diseases, such as swelling in feet and ankles, weight loss, shortness of breath, blood in urine, and increased urination at night.
- Renal function tests may also be ordered as a routine health screening test.
- It is also done to monitor the effect of medicines and to adjust the dosage of drugs excreted by kidneys.
- It is done regularly in renal transplantation cases to monitor the transplant's functions.
Written by: Dr Subhasish Saha
Kidney Function Test (KFT) Renal Price in Kollam
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The price of Kidney Function Test (KFT) Renal in Kollam is ₹ 750
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Frequently Asked Questions
- If you have a risk of cardiovascular disease
- High blood pressure or hypertension puts the kidneys under stress and hence Kidney Function tests are important
- If you are diabetic, your Kidney Function will be closely monitored by your doctor.
- Elevated cholesterol and obesity again are risk factors for Kidney Function
- If you are suffering from high blood pressure, your doctor may routinely order Kidney Function tests to monitor the health of Kidneys.
- Blood in urine, any trouble with urination indicates a problem with the kidneys and kidney function tests are ordered.
- Urine that is foamy
- A sharp mid back pain, just below the ribs that may indicate a serious problem with the kidneys
- Any swelling in the hand and feet due to build-up of fluids
The kidneys are located at the bottom of the ribcage in the right and left sides of the back. The primary job of this bean shaped organ is to filter blood. It removes waste products that results from the breaking down of the foods and from normal cell activity.
Kidneys approximately filter about 150 quarts of blood each day. The kidneys are the organs that produce urine and expels excess water from the body along with waste products. Kidney function tests are a group of tests that help your doctor understand how well your kidneys are performing. The tests measure levels of various substances, including several minerals, electrolytes, proteins, and glucose (sugar), in the blood to determine the current status of the kidneys.
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