Understand Your Kidney Health
The Kidney Function Test (KFT/RFT) Package helps assess how well your kidneys are filtering waste and maintaining the body's fluid and chemical balance. It is particularly useful for people with diabetes, as prolonged high blood sugar can affect kidney health.
Why KFT/RFT Matters in Diabetes
Diabetic kidney complications may develop gradually without noticeable symptoms. Regular kidney function tests for diabetes can help identify changes early and support timely medical evaluation.
What the Test Evaluates
A KFT/RFT may assess important markers related to kidney function, such as creatinine, urea/BUN, electrolytes and estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), depending on the package and laboratory protocol.
Who May Need It?
The test may be recommended for people with diabetes, high blood pressure, a history of kidney problems, or those taking medicines that require kidney-function monitoring. Your doctor can advise how often testing is appropriate.
Simple and Convenient Testing
The package involves laboratory testing of a blood sample and, when clinically indicated, may be combined with urine testing. Follow any preparation instructions provided by your healthcare professional or laboratory.
Discuss Your Results With a Doctor
Abnormal results do not always indicate kidney disease on their own. A healthcare professional should interpret your KFT/RFT results alongside your medical history, symptoms and other investigations.