Renal & Liver Function: Essential Organ Health Diagnostics
At Klarity Medical Group Laboratories, our Renal and Liver Function Tests provide critical insights into the performance of your kidneys and liver. These organs are the body's primary filters, responsible for cleaning the blood, regulating body chemistry, and processing nutrients. Accurate testing is essential for detecting disease early, monitoring treatment efficacy, and managing chronic conditions.
1. Renal Function Tests (RFTs): Kidney Health
The kidneys filter waste from the blood and regulate fluid and electrolyte balance. RFTs are vital for assessing how efficiently your kidneys are performing this critical job.
- Urea & Electrolytes (U&Es): Measures waste products (urea, creatinine) and key electrolytes (sodium, potassium) to detect dehydration or functional impairment.
- Uric Acid: Evaluates levels of this natural waste product, high levels of which can indicate gout or kidney dysfunction.
- Phosphate: Essential for bone health, this test helps manage mineral balance related to kidney disease.
2. Liver Function Tests (LFTs): Hepatic Health
The liver is essential for metabolism, protein synthesis, and detoxification. LFTs measure enzymes and proteins associated with liver health.
- ALT, AST, ALP: Measures liver enzymes which are released into the blood when liver cells are damaged (indicating Hepatitis or inflammation).
- Bilirubin: Assesses the pigment processed by the liver; high levels can cause Jaundice.
- Total Protein, Albumin, & Globulin: Checks the liver's ability to produce vital proteins.
Why Test Renal & Liver Function?
- ✅ Disease Management: Crucial for monitoring patients with Hypertension and Diabetes, conditions that heavily affect the kidneys.
- ✅ Medication Safety: Essential before starting and during treatment with drugs that can stress the liver.
- ✅ Early Warning: Provides the earliest warning signs of organ distress, often before symptoms are visible.
