Kidney Function Tests: Understanding Creatinine and Uric Acid

Kidney problems often develop without obvious symptoms until they're fairly advanced, which makes routine screening valuable - particularly for people with diabetes, high blood pressure, or a family history of kidney disease. Creatinine: Creatinine is a waste product filtered out by the kidneys. Elevated levels in the blood can suggest the kidneys aren't filtering as efficiently as they should, and are often used alongside other markers to estimate kidney function. Uric Acid: Uric acid is another waste product; elevated levels are associated with gout (painful joint inflammation) and can also be linked to kidney stones and, over time, kidney strain. Who should test regularly: - People with diabetes or high blood pressure - Anyone with a family history of kidney disease or gout - Adults over 40 as part of routine preventive screening - Anyone experiencing joint pain, swelling, or changes in urination Diagnostep offers Creatinine and Uric Acid testing with home sample collection across Coimbatore. As with all lab results, these values should be interpreted by a doctor alongside your broader health history, not read in isolation.