PreDiaysis Tests

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tests listed here are likely to be used either in the
very early stages of kidney failure, or a little later, when
consulting a nephrologist.

Quote:24-hour urine collection
Albumin
Bicarbonate
Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN)
Calcium
CAT scan
Cholesterol
Creatinine
Creatinine clearance
Ferritin
Glucose
Hematocrit
Hemoglobin (Hb)
Kidney biopsy
Liver function
MRI scan
Phosphate, phosphorus
Parathyroid hormone (PTH)
Potassium
Renal angiogram
Residual renal function
Sodium (Salt)
Ultrasound scan
Urinalysis
X-ray
You can also look at a complete list of all tests, including those only used with dialysis or transplant patients.

Everyone's blood test results are different and can be affected by several things including:

what you eat
how well your kidneys are working
your body shape and size
your general health
The results of these tests may lead your doctors to ask for additional tests in order to determine how well your kidneys are working and what caused the damage, and to make decisions
about your treatment.

With the help of these results, your doctors will be able to determine when your kidney function has declined to the stage
at which you will need dialysis or a transplant.

New tests may be required during dialysis.

If you choose to become a candidate for kidney
transplant, a special set of tests will be used to
determine your specific requirements for a transplanted
kidney.
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