How Often to Check Your Kidneys
A practical guide to how often kidney function should be tested, by risk.
Last updated: 2026-09-24
How often you should check your kidneys depends on your risk factors.
A practical guide
- Yearly with diabetes or high blood pressure
- More often if results are abnormal
- As part of routine checkups for others
Frequently asked questions
Do healthy people need kidney tests?
Not routinely, but anyone with risk factors should be screened yearly.