Medically reviewed by Steffini Stalos, DO Your kidney function test results are a measure of how well your kidneys are working to filter your blood and remove excess water and waste from the body ...

It's easier to check your kidney health at home now more than ever. We've rounded up the best at-home kidney health test kits.

At-home kidney tests are a way for a person to check their kidney function without visiting a doctor's office. Read on to learn more about what these products test for and where to buy them online.

A study at the San Francisco VA Medical Center (SFVAMC) has found that a test of kidney function that measures blood levels of cystatin C—a protein produced by most cells in the body—is a far more ...

Advice Dear Doctor: How does blood test eGFR number reflect kidney function, and what range is ‘normal’? Published: Jan. 15, 2024, 5:52 a.m.

The United States has moved to deracialize kidney diagnostics. The move addresses major health-equity issues — but it also shines a light on a problematic clinical test.