RFT full form in medical term is Renal Function Tests. In modern times, the lifestyle of human beings is very affected by so many things. What we eat and what we drink has a major impact on our body, and these are the things that can affect important organs of the human body. It has been noticed that Kidney diseases are more common these days because of the unhealthy lifestyle we’re pursuing. And RFT or Renal Function Tests are a great way to determine whether a person’s kidneys are healthy or not.
What Is Included In Renal Function Tests?
With the help of an RFT, the Blood Urea Nitrogen can be determined, and if the value of the BUN (blood urea nitrogen) is higher than usual, it can be an indication of unhealthy kidneys.
Another test to diagnose damaged kidneys is the Albumin test, the higher the Albumin the greater chances there are that the kidneys of a patient are damaged.
Then there are tests to measure sodium and potassium levels in the blood.
With an RFT kit, chloride test and measuring the Glomerular Filtration Rate is also possible to determine the health of the Kidneys.
