Kidney Health Test
Our Kidney Health test helps you understand the health of your kidneys. Kidneys are vital organs that help filter the blood of waste products, maintain electrolyte, and water levels and produce hormones. The results may give you an indication of whether you are at risk of kidney damage. Click below to view the full spectrum of tests included.
What's Included?
Cystatin (CysC): Cystatin (CysC) is a biomarker of kidney function. The test result is used as an aid in the assessment and evaluation of index of glomerular filtration rate, and has important application value in renal function, kidney damage and renal transplantation.
FAQ
The test result is used as an aid in the assessment and evaluation of index of glomerular filtration rate, and has important application value in renal function, kidney damage and renal transplantation.
Cystatin (CysC) can be used to calculate your glomerular filtration rate (GFR). Your healthcare provider can use this to see how well your kidneys are working and if there is a problem. Results can also be used to detect if you have any kidney dieses.
A Cystatin C Blood Test is used to screen for and monitor kidney dysfunction in those with known or suspected kidney disease. Preparation: Fasting for 10-12 hours required, thus best to book
Healthcare providers may tell you not to eat or drink anything, except water, after midnight. You may also be asked not to eat any cooked meat the night before the test. It can increase the level of creatinine in your blood and affect your GFR results.