Kidney Function Essentials Home Test Kit
Assess normal kidney function and indicate kidney damage
Kidney Function Essentials Home Test Kit
Assess normal kidney function and indicate kidney damage
£79.00
Includes FREE delivery!
Kidney problems can be easy to miss early on. You might feel generally fine, or chalk tiredness and swelling up to stress, sleep, or diet. If you have diabetes, high blood pressure, a family history of kidney problems, or previous kidney issues, it is not always clear when to take it seriously.
Kidney Function Essentials measures creatinine and urea and uses these results to estimate your eGFR, a practical indicator of how well your kidneys are filtering waste from your blood. It gives you a clear baseline you can track over time and use to guide your next steps, including a conversation with your GP if needed.
If you want objective clarity on your kidney function, this test is a straightforward place to start.
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How would you like to take your test?
What the Kidney Function Essentials test is for
Kidney problems can be easy to miss at first. You might feel mostly fine, or put tiredness, swelling, or changes in how you feel day to day down to stress, sleep, or diet. This home blood test is designed to give you objective clarity on how well your kidneys are filtering waste from your blood, using a small set of core measurements that are widely used in clinical practice.
Kidney Function Essentials measures creatinine and urea, then uses these results to estimate your eGFR (estimated glomerular filtration rate). eGFR is a practical indicator of kidney filtration. When kidney function is reduced, waste products can build up and fluid balance can be affected. Over time, that can contribute to wider health problems and, in more severe cases, become serious. Diabetes and high blood pressure are common causes of chronic kidney disease in the UK, but kidney issues can also relate to other conditions, including previous kidney problems or a family history.
This home test kit supports testing from home when you want a clear baseline, or when you want to track changes over time. Your results can help you understand whether your kidney filtration looks in range for you, and whether it is worth discussing next steps with your GP, especially if you have existing risk factors or ongoing symptoms.
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What's included in your test?
Your test kit will contain the following sample types which the laboratory will use to test your sample:
The following sample guidance is required for this test, please follow carefully:
- One easy self-collection sample
- Your sample should be collected in the morning in a fasted state: i.e. without eating or drinking anything except water for 8 - 12 hours beforehand.
Get tested fast with a home test kit, using a finger-prick blood sample. Collect easily with no needles, with free priority postage to an accredited laboratory.
You can also opt for a clinic visit, for professional sample collection by experienced staff, in a comfortable & caring environment.
This Kidney Function Essentials test measures the following biomarkers to assess normal kidney function and indicate kidney damage.
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Learn how the self collection process works, what's in the kit, and your options for clinic and home nurses visits.
How this works ›Why take the Kidney Function Essentials test?
This test is best suited if you have a family history of kidney problems, have kidney disease, or have had kidney stones and want an objective check on how well your kidneys are filtering waste.
It is also for people who want a clear baseline of kidney function to track over time as part of checking the general health of their blood and understanding their overall health.
- Have a family history of kidney problems
- Have kidney disease
- Have kidney stones
- Want to check the general health of your blood
- Want to understand & improve your general health
Order your Kidney Function Essentials test and get the insights you need to feel your best.
Expert Analysis In An Accredited Laboratory
Once your sample reaches the UKAS-accredited lab, the magic begins. But this isn't simple science – we insist on state-of-the-art automated technology to ensure your results are processed with unmatched accuracy and efficiency.
- UKCA marked test kits for full regulatory compliance.
- IVDD certified diagnostics for total quality reassurance.
- Medically led UKAS accredited laboratory testing for accurate results.
Dr. Kate Bishop
Chief Scientific Officer
"All testing is conducted by healthcare professionals in a medically-led laboratory. Accredited lab testing is the best way to be confident that your test results are accurate. Get tested now for complete reassurance."
Delivery and results
The Kidney Function Essentials test offers a Finger-prick blood home test kit, clinic visit or home nurse visit for sample collection. Kits are posted to your home free of charge.
Easily sampling from home or at a clinic offers you the most convenient and stress-free way to get tested. Your test also includes free 24 hour tracked sample return to the laboratory.
1. Order Your Test
2. Post Your Samples
3. Get Your Results
Creatinine is a natural waste product formed in your muscles. It results from the breakdown of creatine during energy release - i.e. movement and exercise.
Nearly all creatinine is excreted by your kidneys, so measuring the level remaining in the blood can determine if your kidneys work normally.
| Test | Result | Reference | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creatinine | 83umol/L | 60 - 120 | Normal |
83 Creatinine is a natural waste product formed in your muscles. It results from the breakdown of creatine during energy release - i.e. movement and exercise. | |||
| Urea | 4.5mmol/L | 2.5 - 7.8 | Normal |
| Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate | >90ml/min/1.73m2 | >90 | Normal |
Traffic Light System Instantly see which health markers are in a healthy range (green), borderline (yellow), or need attention (red).
Detailed Explanations Each marker includes an overview of its role in your body, what it means to have high or low levels, and actionable tips to improve.
Tracked Changes See how your health markers have changed over time, track your progress, and optimise your health.
Expert Guidance We don't just hand over data – we empower you with insights to make informed decisions about your health.
What happens after your results?
We Explain your lab report by adding clarity and context, helping you understand your results.
Advanced AI summarises key findings, highlights patterns across markers, and explains what results like these are commonly associated with.
Testing shows where you are today. Prevent helps you focus on where you want to be.
Using your test results, metrics and symptoms, you can gain further insights to achieve your health goals.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Home test kits contain full instructions and everything you need to safely collect and return your sample. Please see the following details relating to this test below:
- One easy self-collection sample
- Your sample should be collected in the morning in a fasted state: i.e. without eating or drinking anything except water for 8 - 12 hours beforehand.
We also have a guide on how to collect a high quality sample which you may find useful.
The Vitall test is available online for just £79.00. Your home test kit will be dispatched by free first class post for delivery to your door.
For the best value testing you can also upgrade this Kidney Function Essentials home test to tests which also measure other biomarkers, including:
- Kidney Function - Assess normal kidney function and your electolytes.
When you checkout to buy your Kidney Function Essentials test online we also offer additional options, including:
- Visit the Patient Reception in central London for just £35. Your Kidney Function Essentials test sample can be collected by a qualified nurse for immediate analysis.
- Have a nurse visit you to collect the sample for your Kidney Function Essentials test, this is nationwide for just £79.
Whichever option you choose at checkout, buying the best Kidney Function Essentials test online in the UK with Vitall ensures high quality results from an accredited laboratory.
Take control of your health today with one of Vitall’s home blood tests.
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Dr. Shahzaib Ahmad MBBS, BSc, MRCP, FRCA, FFICM
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