Do healthy people need kidney tests?
Not routinely, but anyone with risk factors should be screened yearly.
Prevention
How often to check your kidneys
A practical guide to how often kidney function should be tested, by risk.
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Short Answer
How often you should check your kidneys depends on risk: yearly with diabetes or high blood pressure, more often if results are abnormal.
Medical Facts
- Yearly screening is recommended with diabetes or high blood pressure.
- Abnormal results require more frequent follow-up.
Treatment or Donation Options
- Get yearly eGFR and urine albumin if you have risk factors.
- Follow up more often if results are abnormal.
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