ACR/Total Cholesterol Tests

[SamuelChin]

I am heading to the Lab tomorrow to have my ACR and Total Cholesterol tests, so to determine whether to refer to the nephrologist.

Two weeks ago, I had my blood work and urine done:

- 0.3 g/L Proteinuria

- no blood leak, or casts

- Serum creatinine: 83

- eGFR = 106

- electrolytes all normal.

My family physician wants to do ACR next; if it turns out abnormal, then I will be referred to a nephrologist for further tests.

[Bet117]

Samuel,

Let me know the outcome. Positive thinking!

Bet

[SamuelChin in reply to Bet117]

Yeah. If my ACR is going through the roof, like above 30, then my kidney is indeed underwater. My blood pressure is still on the normal range, with occasional highs.

[Jonquiljo]

Do you mean serum creatinine of .83 mg/dl? an eGFR of 106 is really good. I think somewhere I am missing your measurement units.

[Bet117 in reply to Jonquiljo]

Agreed. Appears that your kidneys are functioning well.

Let your doctor check the cholesterol. Have your thyroid checked as well.

Waiting to hear! 🙏

[lowraind]

I agree with Jonquiljo and Bet117. Your numbers seem great! Is there something else that has you concerned?

[SamuelChin in reply to lowraind]

Protein leak.