KIDNEY PANEL; KFT

The Kidney Function Test (KFT), also called the Kidney Panel or Renal Function Test, is a group of blood tests that assesses how well your kidneys are filtering waste. It typically measures creatinine, urea (BUN), uric acid and electrolytes like sodium and potassium — together these show whether the kidneys are clearing waste efficiently and keeping the body's salt and water balance steady.

Doctors in Lucknow commonly advise KFT as part of annual health checkups, before starting certain long-term medicines, and for monitoring in diabetes and high blood pressure — the two most common conditions that silently strain the kidneys over years.

When do doctors advise this test?

• Routine annual or preventive health screening
• You have diabetes or high blood pressure and kidney monitoring is advised
• Swelling in the feet or face, reduced urine output, or persistent fatigue
• Your doctor wants a baseline before prescribing long-term medication

Preparation & the sample

Overnight fasting is preferred for the KFT panel — your booking team will confirm the exact fasting hours. A blood sample is drawn from a vein; avoid a tight tourniquet or clenching your fist during sampling if the phlebotomist advises so. Reports are issued the same day. Call +91 9451155402 to book a home sample collection in Lucknow.

This information is educational and general. Your doctor's advice for your specific situation always comes first.