తిరుపతిలో కిడ్నీ ఫంక్షన్ టెస్ట్ (KFT / RFT)
A Kidney Function Test (KFT / RFT) measures serum creatinine, blood urea nitrogen (BUN), and calculates the estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) to evaluate how effectively your kidneys filter metabolic waste. Essential for patients with diabetes, hypertension, and seniors, KFT is performed in our in-house lab at Nareddy Care Hospitals in Tirupati.
What do Kidney Function (KFT) results mean?
Serum creatinine levels above 1.4 mg/dL in men or 1.2 mg/dL in women indicate reduced filtration efficiency and require evaluation by our physician.
Who should get an Kidney Function (KFT) test?
- All patients with type 2 diabetes or high blood pressure (at least annually)
- Individuals experiencing swelling in the feet, ankles, or around the eyes
- Patients taking chronic medications, blood pressure tablets, or diuretics
- Older adults before starting new medications to ensure kidney-safe dosing
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No overnight fasting is needed. Drink normal amounts of water before the test. Avoid eating excessive cooked red meat or taking creatine body-building supplements 24 hours prior.
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What does an elevated creatinine reading mean?
Creatinine is a waste byproduct from muscle metabolism cleared by the kidneys. When kidneys are strained or damaged, creatinine builds up in the blood. Rising creatinine signals reduced kidney function.
Can dehydration cause a temporary spike in creatinine?
Yes. Severe dehydration or vomiting decreases blood flow to the kidneys and can temporarily raise creatinine. Rehydration often restores it to baseline.
Why should diabetics get a kidney function test every year?
Diabetic nephropathy develops silently without pain. Early detection through creatinine and urine microalbumin allows doctors to prescribe kidney-protective medicines that prevent dialysis.