Kidney disease is a serious problem. Transplant has to be done if the kidney gets spoiled. Many times it is difficult to find a donor for transplant. Cases of kidney failure in India are also increasing continuously.
Chances of kidney failure are also increasing due to diabetes, high-blood pressure, unhealthy life and genetic problems. When the kidney does not work properly, serious symptoms start appearing in the body such as the body fatigue, swelling, blood in urine and frequent urination at night.
HOD Dr. Himanshu Verma in Nephrology Department at Safdarjung Hospital It is said that at which time the treatment of the kidney is necessary, for which it is necessary to first check the kidney. It is also important to know which tests should be conducted for kidney check and how much it costs. The most common and essential test to detect kidney health is Kidney Function Test (KFT). In this test, samples of blood and urine are taken which are checked on many parents. Let us tell you about these parameters.
1 serum creatinine test
In this test, the amount of creatinine in the blood is detected. Creatinine is a waste product that comes out of the muscles and is taken out through the kidney. If its level is increased, it can be a sign of kidney weakness. The amount of creatinine in the blood has been considered for men for 0.61.2 Mg/DL (Milligrams per deciliter) and 0.51.1 Mg/DL for women.
2 Blood Urea Nitrogen (Bun) Test
This test shows what should be the amount of urea in the blood. Urea is a kidney through filter. It can be a sign of kidney failure when the amount of urea is high. Its general limit: 720 mg/dl should be.
3 urine routine test
Protein, blood, sugar or other disturbances are seen in urine. Proteinuria in urine can be a sign of kidney failure. In this test, the amount of protein called albumin in urine is measured. If more than 30 mg/g, it can be a sign of early kidney damage.
How much does KFT Test cost?
The price of Kidney Function Test can change according to different cities, labs and facilities, but usually it range: ₹ 350 to ₹ 1200. This test may be less or free in government hospitals. If you are already diabetic, hypertensive or the kidney is a family history, then it is beneficial to do a KFT test every 6 months.