Kidney Function Test (KFT) In Howrah - Price & Details

PharmEasy Labs has made it very easy for people to get diagnostic tests done, and they offer their services in almost all major terms and cities. The home sample collection facility ensures that the tests are done under the comfort of your home, without the trouble of travelling to any diagnostic centre. The samples are analysed by fully automated machines, and for cross-verification, experienced doctors verify the results before sending them to the registered email address.

The tests are economical and do not put any kind of financial strain on the customers. With more than 25 years of experience in the field, PharmEasy Labs provides the best customer experience, which is why it is trusted and recognised widely.

An essential organ in the body, the kidneys, perform functions, filtering the waste from the blood, balancing fluids, and maintaining normal blood pressure. If the kidneys start to malfunction, it causes a buildup of waste in the body, causing several health issues.

The Kidney Function Test is comprehensive and includes eight tests, namely:

• Uric acid
• Blood urea nitrogen
• Calcium
• Creatinine
• EGFR
• BUN: creatinine ratio
• Urea: creatinine ratio
• Calculated urea

The pricing of a Kidney Function test (KFT) can fluctuate due to various factors. Nonetheless, the standard cost for a KFT at PharmEasy in Howrah typically falls between INR 375 and INR 935. For additional details, consider comparing KFT prices across major cities in India.

The kidney function test is usually prescribed by the doctor when there are any signs and symptoms of kidney damage. The more common kidney disorders are acute renal failure, chronic kidney disease, and glomerulonephritis.

The symptoms for which the doctor will prescribe a kidney function test are:

• Changes in the frequency, quantity, and appearance of urine
• Unexplained swelling in the body
• Muscular pain and cramps
• Unexplained changes in the body weight
• Nausea
• Vomiting

Apart from this, the KFT is also prescribed for people who some chronic conditions like:

• Diabetes
• High blood pressure
• Cardiac disease like coronary artery disease

You do not have to make any special preparations before the KFT. There is no need to fast before the test either. If you take any supplements, medicines, and vitamins, inform the doctor before the test as they can interfere with the test results.

During the Kidney Function Test

Book the kidney function test with PharmEasy Labs, and the phlebotomist will be assigned who will come to the house and collect the sample. They use new testing kits with sterilised gloves and needles to draw the blood in a hygienic manner. The vein finder tool helps them locate the best vein in the forearm to draw blood from, reducing patient discomfort. The blood samples are carefully stored in barcoded and labelled vials, then safely transported to the lab for testing.