Description
Our Home Kidney Function Test uses a small sample of urine on a strip (2 strips provided) to analyse 3 key biomarkers giving a wide overview of kidney health and your general well-being. The kits are mailed directly to you and contain the strips, analysis chart and comprehensive instructions.
Biomarkers tested:
Creatinine: This chemical waste product is produced by muscle metabolism and by eating meat. Healthy kidneys filter creatinine and other waste products from your blood.
Specific Gravity (S.G.): Higher specific gravity could be signs of a kidney infection, or even kidney failure UTI. Other issues include diabetes or even dehydration.
Protein: High levels of protein in a urine sample can indicate kidney disease.
The test provides results based on Deficient, Insufficient or Excess. Both Deficient and Insufficient results can then be used to request a secondary test or consult further medical advice.
Instructions:
1. Collect urine mid-stream using a collection container
2. Dip the strip into the urine sample for no longer than 2 seconds, ensuring the removal of excess liquids by wiping the strip on the side of the container
3. Read the result of the test after 60 seconds (for leukocytes read between 90-120 seconds).
NOTE: Do not read the results after 2 minutes as this may read in a false-positive result.