Getting your labs done before your visit

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1. Hi, I'm Neff! Do you have a visit with us coming up? Let's talk about getting your labs done first.
2. Labs are tests on a sample of your blood or urine. They help show how your kidneys are doing.
3. A blood test shows how well your kidneys filter. A urine test looks for a protein called albumin.
4. Why get them done before your visit? So your results are ready when you come in. Then we can go over them with you.
5. Did we ask you to get labs before your visit? Then follow the steps we gave you. Not sure where or when to go? Ask us.
6. You don't need to skip food for these tests. Don't stop any medicine unless we tell you to.
7. Your results can go up and down a little. So we watch them over time, to see how your kidneys are doing.
8. At your visit, ask us what your results mean for you. Write down your questions before you come.
9. We're here to help. Bring your questions to every visit. Let's take care of your kidneys together!

Neff's voice is AI-generated.