The kidneys are responsible for removing waste and excess fluid from the blood. Kidney function is assessed through blood tests, urine tests, or imaging tests, etc. Patients are often prescribed a combination of tests to most accurately assess kidney function.

When there are symptoms of kidney failure, the patient should see a Nephrologist and perform tests to assess kidney function because testing is the only way to confirm the condition, and kidney function tests should also be performed annually because most people with kidney failure in the early stages will not have any symptoms. So, what tests are included in the assessment of kidney function and what are the indicators for assessing kidney function? Let's find out more through the article below.