Diagnosis of Kidney failure

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After checking for symptoms, a number of tests can help diagnose kidney failure:

Blood test - to find out if waste substances have been filtered out
Urine test â€“ to see if there is blood or protein in the urine.
Kidney scans such as MRI scan, CT scan or ultrasound â€“ to find if there are any unusual blockages in urine flow. When kidney disease is advanced, the kidneys are shrunken, have an uneven shape and are firm to touch.
Kidney biopsy â€“ taking a small sample of tissue to test the cells and look for damage
Calculating the glomerular filtration rate â€“ to check how efficiently the kidneys are filtering waste, in particular a substance called creatinine.