kidney function test
nounUK /ˈkɪdni ˈfʌŋkʃən tɛst/
US /ˈkɪdni ˈfʌŋkʃən tɛst/
A kidney function test is a check that shows how well your kidneys are cleaning your blood.
The doctor ordered a kidney function test to make sure her kidneys were working properly.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A blood test that measures waste products like creatinine and urea to estimate kidney health.
His kidney function test showed normal creatinine levels.
3. A urine test that checks for protein or other signs of kidney problems.
The kidney function test on her urine sample came back clear.
4. A group of lab measurements used to monitor kidney disease over time.
Doctors repeat the kidney function test every few months to track the disease.