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Diagnosis - Chronic kidney disease
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) can be diagnosed with blood and urine tests.
In many cases, CKD is only found when a routine blood or urine test you have for another problem shows that your kidneys may not be working normally.
Who should be tested for CKD?
See a GP if you have persistent symptoms of CKD, such as:
The GP can look for other possible causes and arrange tests if necessary.
Because CKD often has no symptoms in the early stages, some people at a higher risk should be tested regularly.
Regular testing is recommended if you have:
Children and young people with one working kidney should also be tested regularly.
You're also more likely to develop kidney disease if you're black or of south Asian origin.
People taking long-term medicines that can affect the kidneys, such as lithium, omeprazole or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), should also be tested regularly.
Talk to the GP if you think you may need regular testing for kidney disease.
Tests for CKD
Blood test
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