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Renal Function Panel
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Renal Function Panel
Access Labcorp Draw · Access Medical Labs · Quest DiagnosticsCatalog information reviewed: August 24, 2026 by the Sunridge Medical clinical team.
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.
Common questions about this laboratory test
- What sample does this test require?
- The listed sample type is Serum. Confirm current collection instructions in the approved order.
- Does this test require fasting?
- The current catalog record lists fasting as: No. Follow the instructions supplied with the approved order.
- How long does laboratory processing usually take?
- Results should be available in 2 – 5 business days after the sample is collected. Timing can change after collection or if a laboratory requires additional review.
About this test
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 details
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.
Highlighted health areas
- Kidney
Biomarkers and report focus
The exact analytes and report format can change. Confirm the current contents in the Fullscript order before payment.
- Creatinine
- BUN/Creatinine Ratio
- Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate
- Albumin
- Calcium
- Blood Urea Nitrogen
- Carbon Dioxide
- Chloride
- Potassium
- Sodium
- Phosphate (as phosphorus)
- Glucose (Blood)