Anil Kumar Anil Kumar Asked 7 months ago

What bloodwork tests kidney function?

My doctor mentioned getting some tests done for my kidneys, since my father has some issues. I want to know what exact blood tests are usually done to check if kidneys are working fine.

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Santosh Kumar Santosh Kumar Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago
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Kidney ke liye jo test hota hai na, usko Creatinine aur BUN (Blood Urea Nitrogen) bolte hain. Ye do main cheezein hain jo dekhi jaati hain. Isse pata chalta hai ki kidney theek se khoon saaf kar rahi hai ya nahi. Paani zyada peena chahiye, accha rehta hai.

Ritika Singh Ritika Singh Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

For kidney function, the key blood tests are Creatinine and BUN (Blood Urea Nitrogen). My health app even tracks my eGFR (estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate) once I input these numbers. It's calculated based on these values and helps assess kidney filtering capacity. Super useful to monitor!

Prakash Swami Prakash Swami Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Pranam. To understand kidney function, doctors usually look at Creatinine and Blood Urea Nitrogen levels in the blood. These are important indicators. Remember to keep your mind calm and your body well-hydrated. A healthy lifestyle supports all your organs.

Anjali Shah Anjali Shah Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

To check kidney function, they typically do blood tests for Creatinine and BUN. It's also really important to watch your protein intake, especially if there are existing kidney issues. Always consult a dietician along with your doctor for specific dietary advice. Hydration is key!

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Priyanka Singh Priyanka Singh Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

Kidney function? Mine are probably tired from all the coffee I drink to stay awake. Anyway, they check Creatinine and BUN in your blood. And then they do some fancy calculation for eGFR. Hope your kidneys are having a better day than I am!

Deepa Menon Deepa Menon Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

Hey! For kidneys, the main blood tests are Creatinine and BUN. They also calculate something called eGFR from these values. These tests give a good idea of how well your kidneys are filtering waste. A routine check-up usually includes them.

Suresh Gupta Suresh Gupta Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

For kidney function, you need to get your Creatinine and Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) levels checked. Also, the eGFR value is very important. Don't self-diagnose, just get these tests done from a good lab and show them to a proper doctor for analysis. Always better to be safe.

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