New Tests and Reassessment of Old Tests for Early Diagnosis of CKD

Early diagnosis of CKD gives us the best opportunity to slow the progressive nature of the disease and buys time for client education about kidney function and disease which will increase client compliance. The International Renal Interest Society (IRIS) CKD Staging System will be used to tailor CKD treatments to patients based on their stage of disease. How to monitor FGF-23 concentrations to improve control of serum phosphorus will be addressed.