8 BIOMARKERS / UK LABORATORY ANALYSIS

Advanced Kidney (Renal) Function

A laboratory profile covering kidney function, electrolytes.

Expected results1 to 2 daysFrom laboratory receipt

Sample typeVenous or CapillaryClinic collection available

What this test measures

Albumin
Total protein
Urea
Creatinine
eGFR (CKD EPI 2009 formula)
Sodium
Potassium (clinic only, not available in the home kit due to very unstable nature of potassium)
Chloride

Before your appointment

Tell the clinic about recent trimethoprim use; collection may need to be delayed.

Tell your clinician about medicines, supplements and any testing instructions from your doctor. Do not stop prescribed treatment without their advice.

Understanding your result

A result is one part of your health picture. A clinician should interpret it alongside your symptoms, history and other findings. Some specialist tests require clinical guidance to decide whether they are appropriate.

Laboratory reference and collection information

Sample tubes: 1 x yellow. Some markers are not reported from capillary samples. A clinic venous sample may be needed for the complete panel.