Renal Function Panel
The renal function panel measures a group of substances in a blood sample related to kidney function. It is commonly used to monitor chronic kidney disease and as part of wellness checks for people at higher risk, and it can be ordered through Celio Health.
About this panel
The panel reports several values together, including albumin, calcium, carbon dioxide, chloride, creatinine, eGFR, glucose, phosphate, potassium, sodium, urea nitrogen (BUN) and the BUN/creatinine ratio.
Quest lists this panel as commonly ordered to monitor chronic kidney disease, as part of wellness checks for people at higher risk, such as those with high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease or a family history of kidney disease, and during emergency-room visits when signs suggest kidney disease. Quest also notes that early symptoms of kidney disease are often non-specific, and that the National Kidney Foundation recommends a kidney profile including estimated glomerular filtration rate and albumin-creatinine ratio for detecting and monitoring chronic kidney disease.
Test details
| Quest code | 10314 |
|---|---|
| Methodology | Ion Selective Electrode • Spectrophotometry |
| Sample type | 1 mL serum |
| Patient preparation | Fast before your blood draw if you can; water is fine. |
| Collection | Quest patient service center |
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Additional details
What this test looks at
The panel reports several values from one blood sample: albumin, calcium, carbon dioxide, chloride, creatinine, eGFR, glucose, phosphate, potassium, sodium, urea nitrogen (BUN) and the BUN/creatinine ratio, analyzed using ion selective electrode and spectrophotometry methods.
Order online and a physician order is included — no doctor's visit and no insurance needed. Your sample is collected at a Quest Diagnostics patient service center.
Laboratory results should always be interpreted by a licensed clinician who knows your health history. This page is information about a test, not medical advice.
Frequently asked questions
What does the renal function panel measure?
It measures several substances related to kidney function in one serum sample, including albumin, calcium, carbon dioxide, chloride, creatinine, eGFR, glucose, phosphate, potassium, sodium and urea nitrogen (BUN), plus the BUN/creatinine ratio.
How is the sample collected?
The test uses a 1 mL serum sample from a routine blood draw.
Do I need to prepare for this test?
Fast before your blood draw if you can; water is fine. This is the preparation Quest publishes for this test; if your clinician gives you different instructions, follow theirs.
Why might a clinician order this panel?
Quest lists it as commonly ordered to monitor chronic kidney disease, as part of wellness checks for people at higher risk of kidney disease, and during emergency-room visits when signs suggest kidney disease.
Does this panel diagnose kidney disease on its own?
No. Quest notes that results are interpreted alongside clinical history, family history and physical examination findings, not as a stand-alone diagnosis.
Can I get the Renal Function Panel test without a doctor's visit or insurance?
Yes. The $25 cash price includes an independent physician's order, so no referral is needed, and insurance is never involved.