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Rethinking Kidney Health: Advancing Albuminuria is Mission Possible

By Joseph Vassalotti, Chief Medical Officer, National Kidney Foundation This new blog series is authored by physicians and researchers committed to im...

Tests and procedures,

Urine albumin-creatinine ratio (uACR)

Can You Improve Your eGFR? What The Science Says

Learn what a low eGFR means for kidney health, what affects it, and get six science-backed ways to slow down damage.

Tests and procedures,

Kidney function,

Urine albumin-creatinine ratio (uACR),

Glomerular filtration rate,

Kidney Health 101: Making Sense of Kidney Tests and Lab Results

Living with chronic kidney disease can feel like learning a new language. There are a lot of tests, and the results may leave you scratching your head...

Tests and procedures,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Urinalysis (urine test)

A urinalysis tests pee to detect issues like infections, kidney disease, and diabetes for early diagnosis and treatment.

Tests and procedures,

Urine albumin-creatinine ratio (uACR)

Learn about the urine albumin-creatinine ratio (uACR) test, which measures albumin and creatinine in urine to assess kidney health and detect potentia...

Tests and procedures,

Urine albumin-creatinine ratio (uACR)

What Your Urine Says About Your Kidney Health

This might be an awkward question, but have you had your pee tested lately? A urinalysis or urine test gives healthcare professionals a clearer pictur...

Tests and procedures,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Diagnostic, screening, and imaging tests,

Disease prevention

What is the Difference Between sCr, eGFR, ACR, and BUN?

What is the Difference Between sCr, eGFR, ACR, and BUN? Patient Education urine protein-creatinine ratio (uPCR) Urine tests Tests and Procedures urine...

Tests and procedures,

Urine protein-creatinine ratio (uPCR),

Urine albumin-creatinine ratio (uACR),

What the Color of Your Urine Means

Urine color shows health clues. Clear/pale yellow means hydrated. Dark yellow suggests dehydration. Pink/red see a doctor. Foamy urine may indicate ki...

Tests and procedures,

Why Are Patients Asked for Urine Samples?

Urinalysis helps detect early signs of kidney disease, diabetes, and more. Learn how this simple urine test works and why it’s important.

Tests and procedures,

Urine protein-creatinine ratio (uPCR),

Urine albumin-creatinine ratio (uACR)

Three Simple Tests You Should Ask Your Doctor To Do

More than 37 million Americansone in seven adultshave kidney disease. Millions more are at increased risk for getting it, and most dont know it. Ki...

Tests and procedures,

Diagnostic, screening, and imaging tests,