Fast and Accurate CKD Testing
Get timely, reliable insights from a laboratory partner built for precision and scale. At Ascend Clinical, our advanced automation and seamless digital workflow support chronic kidney disease diagnostic tests with the efficiency you need to support earlier clinical action.
Get in TouchYour Partner for Early Kidney Disease Detection
Early kidney disease detection supports better coordination across the care journey. Timely, accurate insight into kidney function enables earlier intervention and helps reduce long-term complications.
Ascend supports these efforts with clinically relevant testing and a laboratory experience built for clarity and consistency.
We offer key markers used in CKD detection, assessment and monitoring, including creatinine, cystatin C, eGFR with creatinine-cystatin and renal function panel testing. Every kidney disease lab test we perform is supported by advanced automation and standardized processes, allowing us to deliver dependable results at scale.
eGFR + Creatinine
eGFR is used for assessing filtration status and staging CKD. We use the 2021 CKD-EPI Creatinine-Cystatin equation to support CKD evaluation and long-term monitoring.
Creatinine remains a core marker in renal assessment and routine monitoring. When reviewed alongside eGFR and other kidney markers, it helps support a more complete interpretation of renal status over time.
Albumin/Protein + Urinalysis
Urine albumin and protein testing help identify early kidney damage and stratify renal risk. These markers are particularly valuable in CKD screening, progression monitoring and diabetes-related kidney care.
Urinalysis can provide clinical context when evaluating kidney health and related abnormalities in the urine. Ascend offers urinalysis with reflex to microscopic examination, giving providers additional information that can support assessment and broader renal care management.
Electrolyte Panels
Our renal function panel includes sodium, potassium, chloride, CO2, glucose, BUN, creatinine, calcium, phosphorus and albumin. Together, these analytes help clinicians monitor metabolic balance and complications that can influence ongoing kidney disease management.
Additional Specialized Testing
Ascend also provides specialized testing to support dialysis accuracy and post-transplant monitoring. Our broader dialysis lab testing services are designed to support providers across the full kidney care journey.
Why Choose Ascend for Your CKD Diagnostic Testing
Supporting Faster Decision Across High-Demand Care Settings
Ascend Clinical is one of the largest independent clinical laboratories in the United States. Our scale, technology and clinical expertise enable us to deliver consistent results across a wide range of diagnostic needs.
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Our efficient workflows and high-throughput systems enable a 24-hour turnaround time for most specimens. Faster reporting helps your team move more quickly on follow-up and care planning.
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With a wider range of testing available through a single kidney disease lab testing provider, your team can manage kidney-related and broader diagnostic needs more efficiently.
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More than 20 years of innovation have shaped our service approach. Partnerships with organizations such as Stanford University and Siemens further reflect the depth of our laboratory expertise, including deep experience in renal and dialysis testing.
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LabCheck™ simplifies ordering and reporting through a secure, web-based platform. LabCheckGo helps reduce administrative burden and improve efficiency for teams managing chronic kidney disease diagnostic tests.
The Ascend Advantage
When you partner with Ascend, you gain a renal-focused partner built to support a better experience for your team and the patients you serve.
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Our advanced instrumentation and automation work together with standardized workflows to support reliable performance. Greater precision helps providers make better staging, monitoring and follow-up decisions throughout care.
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Earlier results can support earlier intervention and fewer delays in care planning. Our infrastructure is built for rapid processing and timely reporting, helping your team respond sooner when patient management requires action.
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LabCheck™ connects ordering, tracking and reporting in one system, making daily workflows easier to manage. Maximize its digital order entry and customizable views to improve visibility and coordination across your teams and facilities.
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Our support team works closely with clients to address operational questions, workflow needs and day-to-day service requirements. We resolve issues quickly to help your organization keep processes running smoothly.
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Secure data exchange and regulatory documentation support are built into our processes to reduce administrative burden. Our strict adherence to laboratory standards and regulatory requirements supports dependable CKD testing in complex care environments.
Frequently asked questions
Common chronic kidney disease diagnostic tests include creatinine, eGFR, urine albumin-creatinine ratio (uACR) and renal function panel testing. Providers may also use cystatin C and eGFR with creatinine-cystatin to support evaluation and ongoing monitoring.
A kidney profile can also simplify ordering by grouping recommended tests for evaluating both kidney function and kidney damage.
Turnaround time varies by test. Ascend can report a renal function panel in as fast as one day, so providers can review results quickly and keep care moving.
Yes. Yes. We support CKD testing as well as broader dialysis-related needs, including renal and infectious disease testing, dialysis-specific markers, environmental testing, and water testing. This broader testing support helps providers manage quality and safety across the kidney journey.
We hold a CLIA Certificate of Compliance and maintain additional accreditations. We also follow applicable federal and state requirements related to laboratory operations, privacy, safety and compliance.
Ascend combines clinically relevant testing with advanced automation, standardized workflows and digital reporting tools. Faster access to reliable data helps providers act earlier and coordinate care more efficiently.
Results are delivered seamlessly through your EMR, supporting efficient review and follow-up within your existing workflow.
We support your team with hands-on implementation assistance and a dedicated point of contact who can provide practical guidance throughout onboarding and beyond. Staff also have access to AscendU, our online education portal, for flexible training resources across roles.
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