Kidney problems may not be detected until certain tests are done to measure kidney function. Here's what you need to know about common tests done to measure kidney function. Serum Creatinine Test ...

A study at the San Francisco VA Medical Center (SFVAMC) has found that a test of kidney function that measures blood levels of cystatin C—a protein produced by most cells in the body—is a far more ...

The most important test to check the health of the kidney is the kidney function test. It is also called renal function test. In this, the functioning of the kidney is checked on several ...

Specific tests can assess kidney function.There are several tests available to assess kidney function and detect abnormalities early on. However, only a minority of survey respondents recognized all ...

Widely-used kidney function tests underestimate scale of kidney disease in Africa A commonly used blood test which measures how well a person’s kidneys are working may not pick up kidney disease ...

Diabetic nephropathy is a type of kidney disease caused by long-standing diabetes. High blood sugar levels over time damage ...

Scientists are developing new ways of estimating a person’s kidney health that don’t make potentially harmful assumptions based on the patient's race, Consumer Reports says.

Early detection could prevent progression to kidney failure A commonly used blood test to measure kidney function may not be effective for many people in Africa.

A team of researchers at UM have developed an innovative new tool that could transform how kidney disease is detected—especially in under-served and remote communities.

Race is no longer being considered an important test to estimate kidney function. Bernadeia Johnson, a Black woman from Minneapolis, had kidney transplant surgery last month.

UofL Health says the nationwide test that was used to see how well your kidney is functioning has been negatively impacting African American patients for years.