how reliable are blood tests?

[Paniccity]

I would like to know how reliable blood test are for CKD?

[S_dillow]

pretty good.a c statin test i think its called is more accurate but someone else on here can explain it better than me.

[Darlenia]

Depends on the situation. All tests have their role. The movement of the data (individually or combined) over time is exceptionally meaningful. But, if you find yourself in the emergency room for example, then results produced that very day also matters significantly. As for blood tests versus urine tests, keep in mind that as kidneys lose function, urine production often reduces - and even quits in some cases. In my husband's experience, as he approached dialysis, blood tests were studied heavily and dialysis started based on those results - especially creatinine, BUN, etc. Eventually, it's what's circulating in the blood, e.g. toxins, etc., that matters a great deal.