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Find out more detail about some of the tests used to diagnose or investigate kidney conditions
Blood pressure
Tests & Diagnosis
Blood pressure is the force or pressure that makes the blood flow round the body - it is important it is in a healthy range.
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Blood tests
Getting blood samples and types of blood tests
Tests & Diagnosis
Your child may need blood tests at the clinic or hospital to help diagnose a condition or find out how well a treatment is working
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Computerised tomograhy (CT) scan
An imaging test
Tests & Diagnosis
A special kind of X-ray test to build up a detailed picture of the inside of the body
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DMSA scan
An imaging test
Tests & Diagnosis
Looks at the the kidneys to check whether there is any damage - a chemical is injected into the body and a special camera takes images
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Intravenous urogram
An imaging test
Tests & Diagnosis
Looks at the urinary system to check for problems - a special dye is injected into the body and X-ray images are taken
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Kidney biopsy
Tests & Diagnosis
A procedure in which a tiny piece of a kidney is removed from the body and examined - to find out more about the kidney's health
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MAG3 scan
An imaging test
Tests & Diagnosis
Checks how well urine is draining from the kidneys - a chemical is injected into the body and a special camera takes images
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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
An imaging test
Tests & Diagnosis
Uses powerful magnets and radio waves to build up a very detailed picture of parts of the inside of the body
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Micturating Cystourethrogram (MCUG)
An imaging test
Tests & Diagnosis
A special type of X-ray test that looks at the urinary system - sometimes images are taken while a child is passing urine
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Ultrasound scan
An imaging test
Tests & Diagnosis
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
Tests & Diagnosis
Your child may urine blood 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
An imaging test
Tests & Diagnosis
Uses X-rays to show up bones and other parts of the inside of the body
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