Tag: renal function panel

Kidney function tests are most useful when they are interpreted together rather than as isolated numbers. A blood Creatinine Test supports an estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), Cystatin C with eGFR can add a second […]

Chronic kidney disease testing uses two complementary measurements: an eGFR test, usually calculated first from serum creatinine, and a urine albumin test, most often reported as the urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio (UACR). The eGFR test estimates […]

Primary hyperparathyroidism is a hormone disorder in which one or more parathyroid glands release too much parathyroid hormone, or PTH. The parathyroid glands sit near the thyroid but perform a different job: they help regulate […]

Magnesium for Sleep and Anxiety: What the Evidence and Lab Tests Can Tell You Magnesium is an essential mineral involved in hundreds of enzyme systems that support nerve signaling, muscle function, energy production, blood sugar […]

Chronic kidney disease, commonly called CKD, occurs when the kidneys have a persistent structural or functional abnormality that affects health. CKD is not defined by one isolated blood test. Under current kidney guidelines, evidence of […]

Protein is essential for building and repairing muscle, maintaining skin and bone, producing enzymes and hormones, supporting immune function, and preserving lean body mass. However, protein needs are individual, and consuming more protein does not […]