What tests should I have for kidney disease?

What tests should I have for kidney disease?

People with chronic kidney disease usually see a kidney specialist called a nephrologist. This healthcare provider takes blood tests at a set schedule to measure levels of:

• Albumin (protein).
• Calcium (mineral), phosphorus, parathyroid hormone (bone markers++)++
• Cholesterol (fat).
• Creatinine (muscle waste product).
• Magnesium (mineral).
• Potassium and sodium (electrolytes).
• Red blood cells and complete blood count (CBC).