Kidney Function Evaluation Services

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Are your kidneys doing their job?

We use comprehensive testing and assessments to measure kidney function. The only way to know if your kidneys are healthy is to get evaluated. This is especially important because kidney disease often has no signs or symptoms, and early detection can help slow it and prevent complications.

Klemens Meyer, MD, Director of Dialysis Services at Tufts Medical Center, attends to patient as he receives dialysis treatment at the outpatient clinic.

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Conditions

Kidney function evaluations are extremely helpful, especially if you are at a higher risk. If kidney disease or a risk of developing kidney disease is found we'll determine if it's acute (short-term) or chronic (long-term). Your risk for kidney disease may increase if you have any of these risk factors:

Diabetes
High blood pressure
Family history of chronic kidney disease
Heart disease
Obesity
Kidney disorders
Past damage to kidneys
Age (those over 60 are at greater risk)

Testing

Finding and treating kidney disease early is the best way to prevent health problems. Your doctor may recommend one or more tests to check your kidney health.

We use cutting-edge research to gauge how well the kidneys filter fluids and remove waste. We use several blood and urine tests to produce a precise measurement of kidney function. These measurements help your physician pinpoint your diagnosis and develop a treatment plan tailored to your specific needs.

We may also check your blood pressure and do lab tests to measure the amount of protein in your urine, one of the earliest signs of kidney disease.

Treatments

If we detect or suspect kidney disease, you can trust that we will provide you with excellent care. We will refer you to a nephrologist, a doctor who specializes in treating kidney conditions, to ensure that you receive the best possible care.