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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.

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Kidney Function Explorer

How eGFR, creatinine, cystatin C, and proteinuria fit together.

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Blood Pressure Tracking

Why regular blood pressure monitoring matters for kidney health.

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Proteinuria & Albumin Testing

What protein and albumin in urine can indicate about kidney health.

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Cystatin C

An alternative marker used to estimate kidney function.

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Creatinine

The most common blood marker used to assess kidney function.

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eGFR

Estimated glomerular filtration rate, explained.

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Laboratory Reference Guide

A quick reference for common kidney-related lab tests.

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