Tests and diagnosis

Find out more detail about some of the tests used to diagnose or investigate kidney conditions.

Your child may need some tests at the clinic or hospital. These tests help find out whether your child has a health condition, and the best treatment.

For children with a kidney condition, the tests can find out how well a treatment is working. They can also see whether there is damage to their kidneys or other parts of their body.

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    Ultrasound scan

    Uses sound waves to look at the inside of the body, such as the kidneys and other parts of the urinary system.

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    Urine tests

    Your child may have urine tests at the clinic or hospital to help diagnose a condition or find out how well a treatment is working.

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    X-ray test

    Uses X-rays to show up bones and other parts of the inside of the body.