What does it mean if your kidney function test is abnormal?
What does it mean if your kidney function test is abnormal?
Normal GFR can vary according to age (as you get older it can decrease). The normal value for GFR is 90 or above. A GFR below 60 is a sign that the kidneys are not working properly. Once the GFR decreases below 15, one is at high risk for needing treatment for kidney failure, such as dialysis or a kidney transplant.
What investigation will be required for a case of renal failure?
Kidney failure, also known as renal failure, is a term used to describe a situation in which the kidneys are no longer able to function effectively. Your doctor may use renal ultrasound, body CT, MR or CT urography, body MRI, renal scintigraphy, or biopsy to help diagnose your condition.
What is GFR EST Glomer Filtrat?
Your kidneys filter your blood by removing waste and extra water to make urine. The glomerular filtration rate (GFR) shows how well the kidneys are filtering.
What is the lab code for kidney function?
322777: Renal Function Panel | Labcorp.
What is the most common cause of renal failure?
Diabetes is the most common cause of kidney disease. Both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. But also heart disease and obesity can contribute to the damage that causes kidneys to fail.
What is included in RFT?
KFT Test (Kidney Function Test) | RFT Test
| Also Known As : | Renal Function Tests, RFT, Kidney Profile Test, RFT Test |
|---|---|
| KFT Test Includes : | Urea, Blood Urea Nitrogen, Creatinine, Uric Acid, Calcium, Phosphorus, Sodium, Potassium, Chloride, BUN/Creatinine Ratio, Urea/Creatinine Ratio |
| Preparation : | No Special Preparation Required |
How do you read kidney function test results?
How well are your kidneys working? Explaining your kidney test results
- A GFR of 60 or higher is in the normal range.
- A GFR below 60 may mean kidney disease.
- A GFR of 15 or lower may mean kidney failure.
