Kidney Blood Test Satisfactory. Kidney function tests usually require a 24 hour urine sample and a blood test. I have regular blood tests to monitor liver function etc.
A blood test checks your gfr which tells how well your kidneys are filtering. Your gfr tells how much kidney function you have. Blood and urine tests show how well the kidneys are doing their job and how quickly body wastes are being removed.
The routine kidney blood test is a general marker of kidney function.
You have two kidneys. Here s a quick guide to the tests used to measure kidney function. Controlling your blood pressure may help to protect your kidneys. Your doctor should use the results of your serum creatinine test to calculate your gfr.