Tests & Diagnosis

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. Read more
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 Read more
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 Read more
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 Read more
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 Read more
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 Read more
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 Read more
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 Read more
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 Read more
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 Read more
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 Read more
X-ray test An imaging test Tests & Diagnosis Uses X-rays to show up bones and other parts of the inside of the body Read more