Kidney Function Test (KFT)

The Kidney Function Test is a vital diagnostic tool to ensure that your kidneys are working properly and to detect any potential issues early on.You may be advised to undergo a KFT if you have symptoms like swelling (edema), fatigue, frequent urination, or high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, which may affect the kidneys.KFT Important for diagnosing Kidney Diseases, monitoring Treatment, general Health Check-up. This test includes Serum Creatinine, Serum Electrolytes Serum Urea. Serum Creatinine Purpose: Measures the level of creatinine in the blood, a waste product from muscle metabolism that is normally filtered out by the kidneys.It Indicates: Elevated levels suggest impaired kidney function or damage. Serum Electrolytes (Sodium, Potassium, Chloride) Purpose: Evaluates the balance of electrolytes, which are regulated by the kidneys.It Indicates: Abnormal electrolyte levels may indicate kidney dysfunction or other systemic issues. Serum Urea Test is commonly used to assess kidney function.