Kidney Health
A kidney blood test is referenced to detect shifts in the body’s waste production systems. Your kidneys filter around 200 liters of blood every day, removing waste, regulating fluid balance, and keeping mineral levels stable. What makes kidney health particularly important to monitor is that decline is often silent. Function can drop significantly before any symptoms appear. For the kidneys, detecting fluctuations early is the most effective approach to care, when damage is still reversible.
Biomarkers we test to track kidney health
Kidney biomarker testing measures how efficiently your kidneys are filtering waste and whether filtration rates are holding steady or trending in a direction that warrants closer attention.
Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR)
eGFR measures how well your kidneys are filtering waste from the blood, and is considered the most accurate overall indicator of kidney function. A declining eGFR can be an early warning sign of kidney disease, often before symptoms appear.
Learn More About Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR)BUN/Creatinine Ratio
The BUN/Creatinine ratio compares two key waste markers in the blood to give a more complete picture of kidney function than either measurement alone.
Learn More About BUN/Creatinine RatioCreatinine
Creatinine is a waste product filtered by the kidneys, making it one of the most reliable markers of kidney function. Elevated levels can indicate the kidneys are struggling to clear waste efficiently.
Learn More About CreatinineBlood Urea Nitrogen (BUN)
Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) is a measure of how much urea nitrogen is circulating in your blood, reflecting how well your kidneys are filtering waste produced by the breakdown of protein. It's a key indicator of kidney function and hydration status.
Learn More About Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN)Hone’s Testing Process
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