Renal Function Panel

What this laboratory test evaluates

Renal Function Panel
This test is crucial for monitoring individuals with chronic kidney disease (CKD) or for those at high risk of developing kidney diseases, such as people with high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, or a family history of kidney issues. It's often part of wellness checks and used in emergency situations when kidney disease symptoms are suspected.

Why might someone need this test?Early signs of kidney disease can be vague. This panel helps catch and monitor CKD early, especially recommended by the National Kidney Foundation for its effectiveness in detecting kidney issues through estimated glomerular filtration rate and albumin-creatinine ratio.

What type of sample is required for this test?1 mL serum is needed for this test.

Understanding Your ResultsTest results should be viewed alongside your medical and family history, as well as findings from physical exams, to ensure a comprehensive understanding of your kidney health.

Additional test information

This test is crucial for monitoring individuals with chronic kidney disease (CKD) or for those at high risk of developing kidney diseases, such as people with high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, or a family history of kidney issues. It's often part of wellness checks and used in emergency situations when kidney disease symptoms are suspected.

Collection and processing

• Sample type: Serum
• Fasting: No
• Estimated laboratory processing: Results should be available in 2 – 5 business days after the sample is collected

How Sunridge uses laboratory information

Sunridge considers the medical question, symptoms, history, medications, prior results, and whether the finding could change care before recommending testing. A laboratory result is not interpreted in isolation and does not establish a diagnosis by itself.

Before requesting this test

Availability, collection requirements, eligibility, and processing estimates can change. Sunridge reviews each request and, when appropriate, creates the order through Fullscript. Follow the current instructions supplied with the approved order.