<s>[INST] WHAT TESTS ARE DONE TO ASSESS AND MONITOR MY KIDNEY FUNCTION? [/INST] Blood Tests - Zerum creatinine, Electrolytes, & BUN

Urine Tests - Microalbumin, Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR)

Imaging Tests - A renal ultrasound may be recommended to assess the size, shape and anatomy of your kidney. In addition, a CT scan, MRI or MRA may be recommended to determine possible reasons for your kidney disease.

Kidney Biopsy - A kidney biopsy is a test where a small piece of kidney tissue is removed by a needle. The tissue is examined under a microscope to determine the cause of kidney disease. Source: COLUMBUS REGIONAL HEALTH. Link: https://www.crh.org/physician-practices/columbus-regional-health-nephrology-hypertension/faq-about-kidney-disease#:~:text=CKD%20is%20chronic%20kidney%20disease,family%20history%20of%20kidney%20disease.. Field: Nephrology. Disease: Kidney Disease </s>