Kidney Panel
Pairs filtration rate with urine albumin to catch early kidney disease most single tests miss.
Consider this test if:
- Diabetes or high blood pressure, the two leading causes of kidney damage
- Family history of kidney disease, or you take medications hard on the kidneys
- Setting a kidney baseline before symptoms appear
- Tracking kidney function over time or response to blood pressure or glucose control
- Swelling, foamy urine, or fatigue alongside other metabolic concerns
- HSA/FSA eligible
- Results delivered to your dashboard · Reviewed by a real clinician
- Drawn at a CLIA/CAP-accredited lab near you ·
Pre-test considerations
No fasting required. Provide both a blood sample and a random urine sample at collection. Intense exercise and very high protein intake shortly before testing can transiently raise creatinine and urine albumin, so avoid a hard workout the day of the draw. A single elevated ACR is usually confirmed on a repeat sample before any conclusion.
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What this test is for
This panel combines the two markers that define kidney health: estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) from a blood creatinine, which measures how fast the kidneys filter blood, and the urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio (ACR), which detects small amounts of protein leaking into the urine. Together they catch chronic kidney disease earlier and more completely than either alone, because filtration can still look normal while the kidneys are already leaking albumin. Low eGFR signals reduced filtering capacity; an elevated ACR is one of the earliest signs of kidney damage, often appearing before symptoms and frequently driven by diabetes or high blood pressure. The pairing is the National Kidney Foundation's recommended approach, and it matters because kidney disease is largely silent until function is well reduced.
The separate eGFR-only and ACR-only tests each cover half of this picture; this panel runs both so you see filtration and albumin leakage at the same time.
Biomarkers tested
Includes 4 biomarkers
- Specimen
- Urine
- Measures
- Ratio
Creatinine is a waste product released as your muscles break down creatine for energy, and your kidneys filter it out of the blood at a steady rate. When creatinine rises, it usually means the kidneys are filtering less efficiently, making it the core marker for kidney function and the basis for calculating eGFR. Test it as a baseline for kidney health, to monitor the impact of blood pressure, diabetes, high-protein diets, or supplements like creatine, or to investigate unexplained fatigue, swelling, or changes in urination.
- Specimen
- Serum or plasma
- Measures
- Mass concentration
- Specimen
- Serum, plasma, or blood
- Method
- Creatinine-based (CKD-EPI)
- Measures
- Ratio
Healthy kidneys hold onto albumin, filtering blood while keeping this protein out of urine. This test measures how much albumin leaks through, and even small amounts signal that the kidney's filtering barrier is starting to wear down, often years before creatinine or eGFR shift. It's a key early marker for diabetes and high blood pressure related kidney damage, so it's worth tracking as a baseline if you have either condition, a family history, or want to catch declining kidney function while it's still fully reversible.
- Specimen
- Urine
- Method
- High-sensitivity assay
- Measures
- Mass concentration
What to expect
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Testing to fit your busy schedule, usually 15 minutes or less. Walk-in and appointments available.
- 3 Fast, dashboard-delivered results
Your results post straight to your dashboard as soon as the lab completes them.
- 4 Expert guidance
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Is this eligible for HSA/FSA?
Yes. This test is HSA/FSA eligible, and you can pay with your HSA/FSA card at checkout.
When will I get my results?
Your results post to your dashboard once your lab completes them, then a clinician reviews them and your full analysis and personalized action plan (with clear next steps) follow. Turnaround varies by test: specialty assays and at-home kits take longer, and each test shows its expected turnaround before you buy.
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