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Kidney function tests are simple blood and urine tests that can help identify problems with your kidneys. The kidneys filter waste materials from the blood.

That’s why regular kidney function testing is important—especially for people at higher risk. The question is: how often should you get your kidneys tested?

Ask about your most recent eGFR and uACR test results and what they indicate about your kidney function. Discuss whether your current weight is optimal for kidney health.

Learn more about kidney function tests including urinalysis, BUN, and creatinine, and what your renal panel test results mean.

In June 2024, ProKidney announced interim results from REGEN-007, which showed stabilization of kidney function for 18 months in 13 patients with advanced CKD and diabetes.

A year after guidelines were revised to remove the use of race in eGFR, many labs and pathologists were still relying on the dangerously outdated version of the test.

As a person with a chronic illness, I'm no stranger to bloodwork. I used to pore over my lab results, googling the various meanings, and trying not to panic when a test fell out of range. Function ...