⚠️ Both tests are needed for a complete kidney health assessment. eGFR shows filtration function, while uACR detects early damage before symptoms appear. Relying on routine blood work alone may miss early-stage kidney disease.
🎯 Who Should Be Screened?
Diabetes (Type 1 or Type 2)
High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
Heart Disease or Stroke history
Family History of Kidney Disease
Obesity (BMI ≥30)
Age 60 Years or Older
⚠️ Possible Warning Signs
Early kidney disease usually causes NO symptoms. However, advanced disease may be associated with:
Swelling of feet, ankles, hands, or around the eyes
Persistent fatigue or weakness
Changes in urination patterns (frequency, color, amount)
Foamy urine (possible protein leakage)
Blood in the urine (pink, red, or dark colored)
Difficulty concentrating
Important: Most individuals with early kidney disease feel completely normal. Regular screening is the best way to detect kidney problems early.
📋 Key Risk Assessment Questions
Do you have diabetes?
Do you have high blood pressure?
Do you have heart disease, heart attack, or stroke history?
Does anyone in your family have kidney disease, dialysis, or kidney transplant?
Have you noticed blood, foam, or unusual changes in your urine?
Do you experience swelling in your feet, ankles, hands, or around eyes?
Do you regularly use pain relievers such as ibuprofen or naproxen?
Do you experience unusual fatigue or weakness?
💡 Why Routine Blood Tests Are Not Enough
Standard blood tests may not detect early kidney damage. While eGFR measures kidney filtration, the urine albumin test identifies damage before symptoms appear. Early detection can slow or prevent progression to kidney failure.
