
Choose Labs test kit
Kidney Function Test
Test 6 key biomarkers linked to overall kidney health & function..
- What each marker measures, listed below
- A finger-prick blood sample you take at home
- Results in about 3–4 days once the lab receives your sample
- Ships free
What This Test Measures
Creatinine
A waste product of normal muscle activity, filtered out by the kidneys.
eGFR (Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate)
An estimate of how much blood your kidneys filter each minute, calculated from creatinine.
Fasting Glucose
The amount of sugar in your blood after a period without eating.
Average Blood Sugar (HbA1c)
Your average blood sugar over roughly the past two to three months.
Inflammation (hs-CRP)
High-sensitivity C-reactive protein, a general marker of inflammation in the body.
Visceral Fat
An estimate of the fat stored around your internal organs.
The list of markers is from Choose Health's own Kidney Function Test page. The short descriptions are ours.
How It Works
- 1
Collect your sample
At home, with the painless lancet in the kit. Four or five drops of blood are enough for every marker on this test.
- 2
Send it to the lab
Post it back in the prepaid envelope that comes in the kit, from any USPS post office or drop box.
- 3
Get your results
Results are shared securely online about 3–4 days after the lab receives your sample.
Choose Health states that all testing is performed by CAP- and CLIA-accredited laboratories.

