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Print: How can my doctor tell if I have CKD?
There are three simple tests that your doctor might do if he or she suspects you might have chronic kidney disease:
- Blood pressure test
- Urine albumin (a test to see how much protein is in the urine)
- Serum creatinine (a test to see how much creatinine, a waste product, is in the blood)
Screening for chronic kidney disease in all adults is not currently recommended. If you have a condition that puts you at very high risk for chronic kidney disease, such as diabetes or high blood pressure, talk to your doctor about whether you should be tested.
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Chronic Kidney Disease by CS Snively, M.D. and C Gutierrez, M.D. (American Family Physician November 15, 2004, http://www.aafp.org/afp/20041115/1921.html)
Written by familydoctor.org editorial staff
Reviewed/Updated: 11/10
Created: 05/05
