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Nephrology

Early kidney disease shows no symptoms. Our comprehensive renal panel — from basic KFT to microalbumin, GFR estimation and specialized proteinuric markers — helps detect chronic kidney disease before it progresses.

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Tests Available at Altus Lab

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Kidney Function Test (KFT) – Complete

Urea, creatinine, uric acid, electrolytes (Na, K, Cl, HCO3), calcium, phosphorus

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Serum Creatinine & eGFR

CKD staging using CKD-EPI and MDRD equations

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Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) & BUN:Creatinine Ratio

Differentiates pre-renal, renal, and post-renal azotaemia

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Urine Microalbumin (Spot & 24h)

Earliest marker of diabetic nephropathy — detects damage years before proteinuria

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Urine Protein:Creatinine Ratio (UPCR)

Quantifies proteinuria without a timed 24h urine collection

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24-Hour Urine Protein

Gold standard for quantifying nephrotic-range proteinuria

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Cystatin C (Serum)

More accurate than creatinine for eGFR in patients with muscle-wasting or unusual body composition

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Beta-2 Microglobulin (Serum & Urine)

Tubular function marker; elevated in tubulo-interstitial nephritis and multiple myeloma

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Urine Routine & Microscopy

Casts, cells, crystals — fundamental for every renal workup

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Urine Culture & Sensitivity

Identifies UTI-causing organisms and guides antibiotic choice

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Serum Electrolytes (Na, K, Cl, HCO3)

Critical for managing hyponatraemia, hyperkalaemia and acid-base disorders

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Serum Calcium, Phosphorus & PTH

Mineral-bone disorder in CKD (CKD-MBD)

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Parathyroid Hormone (PTH – Intact)

Renal osteodystrophy assessment and management

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Complement C3 & C4

Membranoproliferative GN and lupus nephritis workup

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ANCA (PR3 & MPO)

Pauci-immune rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis (RPGN)

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Anti-GBM Antibody

Goodpasture syndrome — pulmonary-renal syndrome

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Renal Transplant Immunosuppressant Drug Levels (Tacrolimus, Cyclosporine)

Therapeutic drug monitoring post-renal transplant

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Urine Bence-Jones Protein

Myeloma kidney / cast nephropathy screening

Why Choose Altus Lab

NABL Accredited Quality

Every nephrology test is processed under a quality management system certified by India's National Accreditation Board — the same standard as international reference laboratories.

Expert Pathologist Review

Dr. Alok Gupta (MD Pathology, CMC Ludhiana; PGI Senior Residency, Apollo & Vimta Labs experience) personally reviews complex and critical results before dispatch.

Free Home Collection

Trained phlebotomists visit your home across Chandigarh, Mohali and Panchkula. Book a slot and we take care of everything — sample to digital report.

Fast Digital Reports

Most nephrology results are available within 4–6 hours. Emergency and critical samples are processed immediately with direct physician notification.

Frequently Asked Questions

Serum creatinine is a single marker and can remain normal even when up to 50% of kidney function is lost. A complete KFT includes urea, creatinine, uric acid, and electrolytes — and when combined with an eGFR calculation, it gives a much more accurate picture of overall kidney health.
Microalbuminuria is the first detectable sign of diabetic kidney disease, appearing up to 10 years before protein shows up on a routine urine test. Early detection allows intervention with ACE inhibitors or ARBs to slow progression significantly.
Hypertensive patients should have a KFT and urine microalbumin checked at least once a year. If blood pressure is poorly controlled or if they are on medications like ACE inhibitors, ARBs, or diuretics, testing every 3–6 months is recommended.
It requires collecting all urine over a precise 24-hour period in a special container, which we provide. Our team will explain the complete collection process. The container can then be dropped off at our lab or collected by our home pickup service.
Yes. Our NABL-certified reports are accepted at PGIMER Chandigarh, GMCH Sector 32, GMCH Sector 16, and all major nephrologist clinics in the tricity region.

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