Testing & Self-Assessment
Testing & Self-Assessment
Tests, measurements, and self-monitoring tools
Educational information about the tests and measurements Stephen discusses in his kidney-health work, including a digital self-tracking tool. Nothing here replaces laboratory testing or a physician's evaluation.
Barnes Thyroid Temperature Test
History, instructions, and a printable and digital tracking chart.
Explore →Kidney Function Explorer
How eGFR, creatinine, cystatin C, and proteinuria fit together.
Explore →Blood Pressure Tracking
Why regular blood pressure monitoring matters for kidney health.
Explore →Proteinuria & Albumin Testing
What protein and albumin in urine can indicate about kidney health.
Explore →Cystatin C
An alternative marker used to estimate kidney function.
Explore →Creatinine
The most common blood marker used to assess kidney function.
Explore →eGFR
Estimated glomerular filtration rate, explained.
Explore →Laboratory Reference Guide
A quick reference for common kidney-related lab tests.
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