RENAL FUNCTION
Kidney Health
Your kidneys filter waste, regulate fluid balance, and control blood pressure. Monitor kidney function to ensure these vital organs are working optimally.
Why it matters
Kidney disease often has no early symptoms, making regular testing essential for early detection. Your kidneys filter about 200 quarts of blood daily, removing toxins and maintaining electrolyte balance.
Athletes consuming high protein diets or using supplements need to monitor kidney function to ensure these practices aren't causing undue stress on the kidneys.
Biomarkers we test
Creatinine
Waste product filtered by kidneys
Estimated GFR
Measures how well kidneys filter blood
Blood Urea Nitrogen
Waste product that kidneys remove
Uric Acid
Can indicate kidney function
Albumin
Protein that shouldn't be in urine
Calcium
Mineral regulated by kidneys