Kidney Function Blood Test in Cork

Our Kidney Function blood test measures creatinine, eGFR and urea levels to assess how effectively your kidneys filter waste.

It helps identify early signs of kidney problems, guides treatment decisions and supports long-term health management.

We typically return results within 3–5 days, depending on laboratory processing times.

Fasting isn’t usually required. If we need additional tests alongside your kidney profile, we’ll let you know in advance.

Anyone with high blood pressure, diabetes, persistent fatigue, swelling or a family history of kidney disease should consider it.

Only a small blood sample is needed. Most patients feel no more than a quick pinch.

If you have risk factors, we recommend annual testing. Otherwise, we can advise based on your medical history.

It can indicate reduced kidney function, but a diagnosis may require additional investigations, which we can arrange if needed.

Yes. Our reports are medically accredited and can be shared directly with your GP or consultant.

Yes, we offer same-day and next-day bookings for Kidney Function blood tests in Cork, subject to availability.

If anything looks outside expected ranges, we’ll explain the findings and guide you toward the next recommended steps.

Yes. If your Kidney Function Blood Test results indicate that further investigation is needed, we may recommend a urine test to give a more complete picture of your kidney health. Urine testing can help detect protein, blood or other markers that support early identification of kidney issues. We’ll always explain clearly if this is advised and why it may benefit you.