Kidney Function Test (KFT) in Bangalore

KFT Test: What does it measure & What is included in it?

Importantly, the kidney filters the blood and separates the waste products from the body as urine. Thus, it helps in maintaining pH balance and fluid balance in the body.

In the kidney function test, some basic components are measured to scan kidney function.

• Serum Creatinine Test: This is a blood test specially performed to evaluate the proliferation of creatinine in the body. Creatinine is a waste product formed from the breakdown of muscles. When there is higher storage of creatinine in the body, this can be assessed as a kidney problem.
• Blood Urea Nitrogen: The main purpose of this test is to check the waste product urea and the amount of nitrogen in the body's blood. Urea is the nitrogenous waste product of metabolism protein, and an excess of urea in the blood can cause diseases.
• Uric Acid Test: This test gives the value of uric acid in the blood. It is a waste product excreted from the body by the kidneys through urine. It is also essential for building blocks of DNA. The uric acid crystals can also accumulate in the kidney and contribute to the formation of kidney stones.
• Other parameters: Several mineral tests such as calcium, sodium, and chloride in the Kidney Function Test are optional parameters to indicate kidney problems like kidney stones.

Why get tested for Kidney function?

A Kidney Function Test is an important method doctors use to understand kidney health. It assists a doctor in diagnosing a health problem and treatment.

• To monitor the treatment effectiveness of kidney disease.
• To prevent the risk of developing kidney diseases.
• Part of the annual routine checkups for health.
• Diagnosis of disease affecting the kidneys.

When to get tested for KFT?

There are some common symptoms related to kidney disease that may affect the filtration system of your body.

Some common conditions in which KFT is recommended are-

• Hypertension: High blood pressure can affect your kidneys and can lead to kidney failure.
• Hematuria: Hematuria is blood in your urine that may have a severe issue relating to your kidneys.
• Difficulty in urination: Difficulty in passing out urine from the body may have signs of having kidney problems.
• Frequent urination: The continuation of urine generally occurs in high blood sugar levels. It can also be a sign of kidney problems.
• Edema: The swelling of your arm and legs because of extra fluid build-up in your body is a symptom of having kidney disease.

If you or anyone in your known is looking for an advanced yet reasonable price lab for a Kidney Function Test at home, Redcliffe Labs has got you covered. We offer Renal function test in Bangalore at low prices and with the assurance of safety and quality of an advanced and well-equipped testing laboratory.

Along with reasonable KFT test costs in Bangalore, we provide home sample collection service and send reports to your registered email Id or WhatsApp number within a stipulated time frame. Other than Kidney Function Test, we host 3500+ tests, including Liver Function Test, Smart Full Body Checkup, Vital Screening Package, and to name a few.

Normal values for Kidney Function Tests:

Increased and decreased values of some components indicate several health disorders related to the kidneys. Normal KFT Range is:

• Uric acid Adult Female: 2.4 to 6.0 mg/dl Adult Male: 3.4 to 7.0 mg/dl Children: 3 to 4 mg/dl
• Urea 2.5 - 7.5 mmol/L
• Creatinine Adult Male: 0.6 to 1.2 mg/dl Adult Female: 0.5 to 1.1 mg/dl
• BUN/Creatinine Ratio 12:1 to 20:1

How is the Kidney Function Test performed?

The KFT test needs a blood sample. During the test, Redcliffe Labs’ qualified phlebotomist will wrap an elastic band around the arm and cease the area by wiping alcohol. They then insert a small needle into the vein to pull out a sample of blood. The drawn blood is collected in a vial and sent to our advanced lab for analysis.

Abnormal results of KFT and their interpretations

Too much or too low levels of KFT indicate problems related to kidney diseases. It is always advisable to discuss the test reports with a healthcare professional to understand the condition better and take action accordingly.

• Serum Creatinine:

Increased levels: Severe kidney disease, muscle disease, diabetes, dehydration, heart problems, kidney failure, etc.

Decreased levels: Malnutrition, severe weight loss, severe muscle loss, chronic illnesses, liver disease

• Blood urea nitrogen levels:

Increased levels: Dehydration, urinary tract obstruction, congestive heart failure, etc.

Decreased levels: Liver disease, malnutrition, overhydration, low protein diet.

• Uric acid:

Increased levels: Hyperuricemia ( crystals of uric acid), kidney stones, and type 2 diabetes.

Decreased levels: Oxidative stress, endothelial dysfunction, a genetic disorder like Wilson disease, and Fanconi syndrome.