Kidney Function Test (KFT) in Saharanpur - Price & Details
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Overview
PharmEasy Labs is committed to bringing premier diagnostic tests to the people of the country at affordable rates. In the Labs, we use new-age technology to analyse blood samples and produce reports. Our technicians are some of the most skilled in the country, and the reports are also verified by technicians before being delivered. You get the home sample collection option as well. On top of that, huge discounts are available on all tests, including the Kidney Function Test.
The kidneys are part of the urinary tract along with the ureters and the bladder. One of the important functions of the kidneys is to filter the blood. As the blood flows through the body, it picks up chemical wastes and extra fluids. This unfiltered blood passes through the renal arteries to the kidneys. The kidneys remove the wastes and excess fluid from the blood and send it through the ureters to the bladder, where it is stored as urine and passed out of the body. The filtered blood exits the kidneys through the renal vein. The kidneys also remove acid produced by the cells. They maintain a balance of water, salt, and minerals in the body so that the nerves, muscles, and tissues can function in their normal way.
Your kidneys are also responsible for making hormones that help to:
- Regulates blood pressure
- Create red blood cells
- Maintain bone strength and density
Certain health conditions and lifestyle habits can increase your risk of kidney damage if you have:
- Diabetes or high blood sugar
- Hypertension or high blood pressure
- A family history of kidney damaging diseases
- If you are a senior adult over the age of 60
- Heavy smoking habit
- Physically less active
KFT is a life-saving test for people who have kidney problems because early diagnosis can delay or prevent kidney failure resulting from severe kidney damage.
Test Necessity
High blood pressure and high blood sugar have a profound effect on the kidneys. If any of these two apply to you, your doctor may ask you to undergo a KFT.
Your doctor may recommend a KFT if you are showing the symptoms of a kidney problem, which include:
- Increased blood pressure
- Blood in the urine
- Frequent urination (especially at night)
- Difficulty starting urine
- Intermittent passing of urine
- Poor urine flow
- Swelling of hands, feet, legs, and face due to accumulation of fluid in the body
- Itchiness
- Concentration deficiency
- Fatigue, nausea, and vomiting
- Muscle aches or cramps
The Kidney function test is performed to help in early detection, diagnosis, and monitoring of kidney problems.
Test Preparation
Fasting is not needed before a KFT. However, it is better to talk to the doctor to be sure whether any other preparations are needed.
During the Kidney Function Test
A small sample of your blood will need to be analysed, and for this, a phlebotomist will arrive at your registered address at the time convenient for you. A needle will be inserted into your vein, selected with a vein finder. The blood drawing will take a few seconds. The sample will be sealed in a tube and taken to the labs.
Reasons to Book a Kidney Function Test (KFT) in Saharanpur through PharmEasy
- The booking part is stress-free because the interface will lead you through the process.
- Discounts are available on all tests
- The blood sample will be collected at your home.
- You will receive notifications prior to every stage of the test.
- Automated and barcoded machines ensure that the reports are completely accurate.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long will I need to wait for the KFT test report in Saharanpur?
It takes about 60 hours, but the actual time needed to prepare and email your KFT report in Saharanpur will depend on your PIN code.
Is booking the KFT in Saharanpur necessary, or can I walk into a lab for the test?
No need to go through the trouble of travelling to a lab when you can get tested at home by opting for PharmEasy's home sample collection option. Book the KFT in Saharanpur online through the PharmEasy app.
Is fasting needed for the KFT?
Unless other tests are also prescribed, which may require fasting, KFT alone does not require you to be on an empty stomach.
What is the KFT cost in Saharanpur?
In Saharanpur, you may have to pay between INR 375 and INR 935. The KFT cost will go down once the discounts have been applied.
Is it possible to keep the kidneys clean?
Yes, you can adopt a schedule of lifestyle choices that benefit your kidneys. Your diet should be low in salt, fat and excess protein. Include foods rich in oxalate, such as fruits and vegetables, nuts and seeds, grains, legumes, chocolate, and tea. Don't forget to drink sufficient water.
If I am a kidney donor, will I have trouble living healthily with one kidney?
A kidney donor can live a normal life with one kidney. It has been observed that in people living with one kidney, the kidney expands to do its tasks more efficiently. You can donate a kidney to save a life with no worries about its impact on your health.
Where exactly is kidney pain felt?
You will feel kidney pain in your back, usually right under your last rib on either side of the spine, and it may indicate kidney stones, an infection or any kidney disorder. Talk to your doctor if you are feeling this kind of pain.