Extended Kidney Health Blood Test
From £159 · Results within 24–48 hours · Open 7 days
About this test
An expanded renal function assessment incorporating cystatin C — a superior marker of early kidney disease that is independent of muscle mass and therefore more accurate than creatinine alone in older adults and those with reduced muscle mass. This panel provides more sensitive detection of early-stage CKD and more precise eGFR estimation in populations where standard creatinine-based eGFR may be misleading.
Note: Includes all standard kidney markers plus cystatin C — a low-molecular-weight protein filtered freely at the glomerulus, independent of muscle mass, providing a superior endogenous marker of GFR.
What this test can detect
- Early-stage CKD not detectable by standard creatinine-based eGFR alone
- Renal dysfunction in patients with low muscle mass — elderly, malnourished, or amputees
- Electrolyte abnormalities affecting cardiac and muscular function
- Metabolic acidosis — bicarbonate deficit reflecting acid-base imbalance in renal disease
Who should have this test?
- Individuals with known or suspected CKD requiring more accurate monitoring
- Older adults in whom creatinine-based eGFR may overestimate kidney function
- Patients with low muscle mass or wasting conditions
- Those on medications requiring renal dose adjustment
- Anyone wanting a more comprehensive kidney assessment than the standard panel
Live availability — book directly below
Open 7 days · 8am–8pm · Unit 3, The Courtyard, Sutton Coldfield B75 7BU · Free parking · CQC-regulated · Results in 24–48 hours
Getting this blood test at The Vesey
The Vesey Private Hospital in Sutton Coldfield provides private blood testing without the delays and referral requirements of NHS pathways. Appointments are available same-week, results are typically returned within 24 to 48 hours, and our clinical team reviews every result before issuing a report — ensuring any abnormalities are flagged with appropriate guidance on next steps.
No GP referral is required. Book directly online or by calling 0121 387 3727.
Why choose The Vesey for private blood tests?
- Same-week appointments — results typically within 24 to 48 hours, not weeks
- Clinician-reviewed results — abnormalities are flagged with guidance, not just a raw number
- Open 7 days including Sundays — 8am to 8pm with no weekend surcharge
- No referral needed — book directly online or by calling 0121 387 3727
- CQC-regulated — rated 4.87 out of 5 from 700+ independently verified Doctify reviews
- Free on-site parking — immediately outside the clinic, serving Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, Walsall, Tamworth, and the wider West Midlands
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The Vesey · Sutton Coldfield · Open 7 days 8am–8pm · From £159