renalscreening
nounUK /ˈriːnəl ˈskriːnɪŋ/
US /ˈriːnəl ˈskriːnɪŋ/
A kidney check that helps doctors find problems early.
The doctor ordered a renal screening to make sure her kidneys were healthy.
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2. A blood test that measures how well the kidneys filter waste.
His renal screening showed normal creatinine levels.
3. An imaging exam, such as an ultrasound, used to look at kidney structure.
The renal screening revealed a small cyst on one kidney.
4. A routine health program that checks kidney function in people at risk.
The clinic offers annual renal screening for patients with diabetes.