Kidney Infection Lab Results. If your gfr falls below 30 you will need to see a kidney disease specialist called a nephrologist. This can cause acute kidney injury and lead to acute renal failure.
A urine sample is examined under a microscope to determine if white and or red blood cells are present. A health care professional may culture your urine to find out what type of bacteria is causing the infection. A kidney function blood test helps check if the kidneys are functioning properly.
Blood tests for kidney problems.
When there is an infection in the kidney renal tubules which is a part of the functional unit of the kidney can get damaged. The urine is also sent to the lab to see if bacteria grow in a urine culture. Your gfr tells how much kidney function you have. The test also measures the level of certain salts such as potassium chloride sodium and bicarbonate.