KidneyScreen At-Home Test

Early detection is the key to preventing kidney disease. There are no symptoms in the earliest stages, so it's vital to test for microalbuminuria on a regular basis. According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA), 20%-30% of individuals with diabetes develop kidney disease. The ADA and the American Kidney Foundation recommend that any person who has had diabetes for more than 5 years or who is past puberty be tested for microalbuminuria annually. The KidneyScreen-At-Home test is a convenient mail-in laboratory test for measuring microalbumin levels in the urine, which is the proven way to detect kidney dysfunction early enough to avoid developing kidney disease.

With Kidney Screen At Home you can collect a urine sample in the privacy of your home. The Urisite collection paddle allows you to mail your sample to the laboratory in a dried state. It will be immediatly processed and the results will be mailed to you and your authorizing physician (if requested). 

The KidneyScreen At-Home Test Kit includes:

*Cleansing towelette
*Urine collection cup
*Urine paddle
*Collection instructions
*Prepaid mailer within the U.S.
*Hard copy results available by mail
*Test analysis

Early detection is the key to preventing kidney disease. There are no symptoms in the earliest stages, so it's vital to test for microalbuminuria on a regular basis. According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA), 20%-30% of individuals with diabetes develop kidney disease. The ADA and the American Kidney Foundation recommend that any person who has had diabetes for more than 5 years or who is past puberty be tested for microalbuminuria annually.

The At Home Kidney Screen test is a convenient mail-in laboratory test for measuring microalbumin levels in the urine, which is the proven way to detect kidney dysfunction early enough to avoid developing kidney disease.
*Accurate - Nationally Certified Laboratory results. *FDA Cleared. *Convenient.*With KidneyScreen At Home™ you can collect a urine sample in the privacy of your home *Easy to use:The special collection device allows you to mail your urine sample in a dried state to a CLIA certified laboratory.

Price Includes:
*Cleansing towelette *Urine collection cup *Urine Paddle *Collection instructions, *Prepaid mailer within the U.S. and results by mail. *Test analysis

Instructions

No special diet or fasting is necessary for accurate testing of microalbumin. However, do not do any vigorous exercise for 24 hours prior to collection. In addition, elevated values can be obtained if the sample is contaminated with menstrual fluid or semen. Results may also be elevated by a urinary tract infection, poor blood sugar control and increased urine flow.

1) Fill out Form Completely

Fill out form completely and legibly. Date urine collected is REQUIRED. An incomplete form may prevent the laboratory from testing. IMPORTANT: You will need a doctor's authorization for this test. If you desire, our medical director will authorize the test for you. If your doctor needs to receive the test result; please fill out his /her name and address on the Test Request Form provided. NOTE: Patients who live in Maryland or Nevada are required to get authorization from their local doctor.

2) Use Cleansing Towelette

Use cleansing towelette as follows: Male - Wipe head of penis in a single motion with first towelette. Repeat with second towelette. If not circumcised, hold foreskin back before cleansing. Female - Use towelette to carefully clean entire vaginal area, wiping front to back. Wipe well between all the folds and creases with the second towelette.

3) Open Urine Cup & Collect Urine

	You Must Use Cup Provided Collect FIRST MORNING URINE in cup as follows: Begin urinating into the toilet bowl. After the urine has flowed for several seconds into the toilet, catch the midportion of the urine flow in the cup until the cup is at least half full.
	Open folded urine collection cup by simply pushing on the corners.

4) Dip Urine Paddle

	Dip this end of paddle.
Urine Paddle from Test Request Form and dip into cup to completely cover circular collection pad for 10 seconds. Shake off excess.

5) Dry Overnight

Empty urine from cup into toilet and insert paddle between the cup and the tab as shown on cup. Do not touch pad or allow it to rub against any objects. Do not lay paddle on a flat surface or absorbent towel. Air needs to circulate around the paddle. SAMPLE MUST DRY OVERNIGHT.

6) Place in Plastic Bag and Seal

Place dried Urine Paddle in the plastic mailing bag and seal bag by pressing ribbed edges together firmly.

7) Place Sealed Plastic Bag in Return Envelope

Place the bag containing the dried Urine Paddle and the white copy of the completed form in the Return Envelope. Retain bottom copy for your record.

8) Mail Return Envelope

Place a first class postage stamp on the Return Envelope provided and mail before the last mail pickup. IMPORTANT - Do not allow the sample to remain in the mailbox over the weekend. Store at room temperature. Our laboratory must receive sample within 10 days from date sample collected.

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