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What are common kidney tests?

To follow the new European guidelines and check kidney function, doctors often use simple blood and urine tests. A blood test measures creatinine, a waste product, which helps estimate how well your kidneys are filtering. A urine test can detect protein, another early sign of kidney damage, helping identify issues before they become serious.

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