Renal Function Test (RFT)
Also known as: Kidney Function Test, KFT, Renal Profile
A Renal (Kidney) Function Test measures creatinine, urea, uric acid and electrolytes in your blood to show how well your kidneys are filtering waste.
Blood
Sample
Not needed
Fasting
Same day
Report
₹450
Centre visit or home collection
Who should get a Renal Function Test (RFT)?
- People with diabetes or high blood pressure — at least once a year
- Anyone with swelling of the feet or face, or changes in urination
- People on long-term painkillers or other medicines that affect the kidneys
- People with a family history of kidney disease
Renal Function Test (RFT): normal range
| Creatinine (men) | 0.7–1.3 mg/dL |
|---|---|
| Creatinine (women) | 0.6–1.1 mg/dL |
| Blood urea | 15–40 mg/dL |
| Uric acid | 3.4–7.0 mg/dL (men), 2.4–6.0 mg/dL (women) |
General adult reference values. Ranges differ slightly between labs, methods, age and sex — your Lab24 report shows the exact range for your result. Always discuss results with your doctor.
Packages that include this test
Often cheaper than booking tests separately.
Health Package Basic Extended
Full Body · 8 tests
Full Body Advanced
Full Body · 12 tests
Executive Full Body (Male)
Full Body · 14 tests
Executive Full Body (Female)
Full Body · 15 tests
Senior Citizen Panel (Male)
Senior Citizen · 9 tests
Senior Citizen Panel (Female)
Senior Citizen · 10 tests
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the Renal Function Test (RFT)?
- A Renal (Kidney) Function Test measures creatinine, urea, uric acid and electrolytes in your blood to show how well your kidneys are filtering waste.
- What is the normal range for the Renal Function Test (RFT)?
- Creatinine (men): 0.7–1.3 mg/dL; Creatinine (women): 0.6–1.1 mg/dL; Blood urea: 15–40 mg/dL; Uric acid: 3.4–7.0 mg/dL (men), 2.4–6.0 mg/dL (women). General adult reference values. Ranges differ slightly between labs, methods, age and sex — your Lab24 report shows the exact range for your result. Always discuss results with your doctor.
- Do I need to fast before the Renal Function Test (RFT)?
- No fasting is needed for the Renal Function Test (RFT). You can give the sample at any time of day.
- When will I get my Renal Function Test (RFT) report?
- Reports are typically ready the same day. We send them by WhatsApp and email as soon as they are verified by our pathologist.
- What sample is needed for the Renal Function Test (RFT)?
- A blood sample, collected at any of our three Hyderabad centres or at your home by a certified phlebotomist.
- How much does the Renal Function Test (RFT) cost in Hyderabad?
- ₹450 at LAB24 Medical Diagnostic Centre — transparent pricing with no hidden charges. Home sample collection is free within 5 km of any of our three centres. For addresses farther away, our team calls you to confirm before the visit.