Kidney & Urinary Health

Measures aldosterone, the adrenal hormone that regulates sodium retention, potassium excretion and blood pressure. Used to investigate difficult-to-control hypertension, unexplained low potassium and suspected primary hyperaldosteronism (Conn's syndrome). Frequently ordered alongside renin.

Measures arsenic in the blood, reflecting recent exposure from dietary, occupational or environmental sources. Most relevant for people with occupational arsenic contact, those using bore or well water in affected areas, and high consumers of rice or seafood.

Measures serum bicarbonate, the blood's primary acid buffer, to assess acid-base balance and kidney function. Low levels indicate metabolic acidosis; elevated levels indicate metabolic alkalosis. A standard component of electrolyte and kidney function panels.

Measures unconjugated (indirect) bilirubin, produced when red blood cells are broken down before liver processing. Elevated levels suggest haemolysis or reduced liver processing capacity, as seen in haemolytic anaemia and Gilbert's syndrome.

Measures cadmium in the blood, reflecting recent and ongoing exposure from cigarette smoke, occupational contact or contaminated food. Most relevant for smokers, workers in battery manufacturing, metal plating, welding or mining, and people living near industrial sites.

Measures caeruloplasmin, the primary copper transport protein in the blood. Low levels are associated with Wilson's disease, a rare inherited disorder causing toxic copper accumulation in the liver and brain. Usually ordered alongside serum copper and 24-hour urine copper.

Measures total calcium in the blood, a mineral involved in bone structure, nerve signalling and muscle function. Abnormal levels can indicate conditions affecting the parathyroid glands, vitamin D metabolism, kidneys or bone turnover.

Measures blood chloride, an electrolyte that regulates fluid balance and acid-base status. Clinically useful as part of a full electrolyte panel.

Measures serum chromium to assess blood sugar regulation and insulin sensitivity. Used to investigate deficiency or occupational metal exposure.

Measures blood cobalt levels. Essential component of vitamin B12 but toxic in excess. Used to monitor metal-on-metal hip implant wear and occupational exposure in hard metal industries.

PCR-based urine test screening for bacteria, fungi, and sexually transmitted pathogens. Finds organisms standard culture may miss. For recurrent or treatment-resistant UTIs, with at-home collection.

Measures creatinine, a muscle metabolism waste product filtered by healthy kidneys. Elevated levels indicate impaired kidney filtration. Ordered alongside urea and eGFR as part of a kidney function panel.

Measures cystatin C, a kidney function marker not affected by muscle mass or diet. More accurate than creatinine in older adults, very muscular individuals, and people with low muscle mass or obesity.

Combined panel measuring electrolytes (sodium, potassium, chloride, bicarbonate) and liver function markers (ALT, AST, GGT, ALP, bilirubin, albumin, total protein) in a single blood draw. No fasting required.

The standard kidney blood panel measuring sodium, potassium, chloride, bicarbonate, urea, creatinine, and eGFR in one draw. Used for routine kidney monitoring and investigating fluid and electrolyte balance.

Calculates eGFR from creatinine, age, and sex to estimate kidney filtration capacity. The primary marker for staging and monitoring chronic kidney disease. More useful than creatinine alone.

Measures fasting blood glucose to screen for diabetes and prediabetes. Reflects baseline blood sugar regulation without the effect of recent meals. Most useful alongside HbA1c.

Measures gold concentration in blood. Used to monitor gold-based medical treatments and assess occupational exposure in mining, jewellery manufacturing, and electronics production. Gold accumulates in tissues over time, making regular monitoring important.

The Mercury Whole Blood Test measures total mercury in your blood, including methylmercury from fish and seafood and inorganic mercury from dental amalgam or occupational sources. Mercury exposure in Australia comes mainly from eating large predatory fish such as shark, swordfish, and orange roughy.

The Parathyroid Hormone (PTH) Blood Test measures the hormone produced by four small glands behind your thyroid that regulates calcium levels in your blood and bones. PTH is commonly tested alongside calcium and Vitamin D to investigate bone density concerns, abnormal calcium levels, or suspected parathyroid dysfunction.

The Phosphate Blood Test measures inorganic phosphate in your blood, a mineral involved in bone structure, cellular energy production, and kidney regulation. Phosphate levels are regulated by the kidneys, parathyroid hormone, and vitamin D, making this a useful companion test to calcium and kidney function panels.

The Potassium Blood Test measures the main electrolyte inside cells, which controls heart rhythm, muscle contraction, and nerve transmission. Potassium is regulated by the kidneys and many common medications affect it, making monitoring important for people on diuretics, ACE inhibitors, or ARBs.