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

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.

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.

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.