Kidney Function Test (KFT) in Jalandhar - Price & Details

KFT and many other diagnostic tests are done by PharmEasy Labs at large discounts. At the same time accuracy of reports is guaranteed through the usage of modern technology. Pathologists verify the reports, and only then are those emailed to the customers.

The kidneys are a pair of organs that are found on either side of the spine, below the ribcage in the back.

The function of the kidneys is to filter the blood. Blood enters the kidneys through an artery from the heart. Where it passes through millions of tiny filters called nephrons (the subunits of the kidneys). The waste materials and extra water pass through the ureter and are stored in the bladder. They are removed from the body in the form of urine. The newly cleaned blood returns to the bloodstream by way of veins.

Apart from filtering  the blood, other functions of kidneys include:

• Controlling acid-base balance
• Controlling water balance
• Maintaining electrolyte balance
• Removing toxins, waste products, and excess fluids from the body
• Controlling blood pressure
• Producing the hormone erythropoietin
• Activating vitamin D, which promotes strong and healthy bones
• Producing red blood cells

The kidney function test consists of the following parameters:

• Creatinine: creatinine is a waste product produced by the muscles that gets filtered out by the kidneys. This test measures how well the kidneys are performing their job
• Calcium: abnormal levels of calcium may be a sign of bone disease, thyroid disease, kidney disease etc.
• Uric acid: too much uric acid causes gout and may be a sign of kidney stone
• Blood urea nitrogen or serum urea: a high BUN level may be a sign that the kidneys are not functioning well. Abnormally low levels can signify malnutrition, lack of protein, and liver disease
• Urea (calculated): urea is a naturally occurring molecule, a waste product produced by protein metabolism found abundantly in urine
• eGFR: estimated glomerular filtration rate is based on a person's age, sex, and body type. A very low result may indicate severe kidney failure
• BUN to creatinine ratio
• Urea to creatinine ratio

Doctors may want to gauge your kidney function through the KFT test when you display the following symptoms:

• Dizziness and fatigue
• Swelling of the hands, feet, and ankles as a result of water retention
• Pain during urination
• An increased need to urinate, particularly at night
• Blood in urine
• Shortness of breath
• Poor appetite and weight loss
• Insomnia
• Itchy skin

You do not need to fast before a KFT. You can drink water and eat as per your daily routine.

During the Kidney Function Test

The KFT requires a small sample of your blood which will be collected from your home by a PharmEasy phlebotomist who will arrive at your house with a vein finder. This innovative tool helps to unerringly locate the vein most ideal for drawing blood. Hygiene and safety will be observed, and the secured sample will be transported to the Lab.