Kidney Health Assessment
Assessment Stage: Baseline Assessment
Included in Future Health Assessment: Yes
Partner: DHM Pathology
Provider: DHM Pathology
Approximate Cost: Medicare where eligible
What is it?
The Kidney Health Assessment evaluates how effectively your kidneys filter waste products, regulate fluid balance and maintain normal body chemistry.
Because chronic kidney disease often develops silently, blood and urine testing allows early detection before symptoms occur.
What does it measure?
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Urea
Sodium
Potassium
Chloride
Bicarbonate
Creatinine
Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR)
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Urinalysis: Screens for:
Blood
Protein
Glucose
Ketones
Infection
Urine concentration
Urine Albumin: Creatinine Ratio (ACR)
Measures small amounts of protein leaking from the kidneys and is one of the earliest markers of chronic kidney disease.
Why is it important?
Healthy kidneys are essential for:
Blood pressure regulation
Fluid balance
Electrolyte regulation
Bone health
Cardiovascular health
Kidney disease also substantially increases cardiovascular risk.
Who may benefit?
Recommended for all adults.
Particularly important for:
Diabetes
Hypertension
Cardiovascular disease
Older adults
Family history of kidney disease
What happens during the test?
A blood sample and fresh urine sample are collected.
Preparation
Remain well hydrated.
A fresh urine specimen is preferred.
Advantages
Detects kidney disease early
Strong cardiovascular risk marker
Simple
Evidence based
Limitations
Results should be interpreted over time rather than from a single measurement.
How Future Health uses this investigation
Kidney assessment is integrated with:
Blood pressure
Diabetes screening
Body composition
Cardiovascular risk
Medication review
Related Future Health Domains
Kidney Health
Cardiometabolic Health
Healthy Ageing
Related Investigations
Cystatin C + Combined eGFR
Future Health Summary
Healthy kidneys play a vital role in long-term cardiovascular and metabolic health. Early detection of kidney disease provides an opportunity to prevent progression and reduce future complications.