Kidney Function Panel

A kidney function panel typically includes creatinine, urea/BUN, electrolytes, and an estimated GFR to assess kidney filtration.

A kidney function panel is a group of blood tests used to evaluate how well the kidneys are filtering waste from the blood.

Typical components

• Serum creatinine
• Urea / blood urea nitrogen (BUN)
• Electrolytes (sodium, potassium, chloride, bicarbonate)
• Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR)

When it may be ordered

It is commonly ordered as part of a general health check, before starting certain medications, or to monitor known kidney conditions.

Related markers

See creatinine for a closer look at the most commonly discussed value on this panel.