Free Kidney Screenings

The Ron and Joy Paul Kidney Center
K Street Free Kidney Screening
15 min

What to expect when having your kidneys checked during one of our screenings:

1. Process takes 15 minutes.
2. We take your blood pressure and ask for a urine sample to screen for proteinuria. For further information about this process review our what is a urine protein (albumin) test?
3. Patient receives results onsite and is asked a few questions pertaining to their health literacy. Depending on results, patient may be advised to follow up with their primary care physician or a nephrologist. If patient doesn’t have a provider, information will be given onsite.

Patient Instructions:

• Face mask recommended
• Do not bring any unnecessary personal belongings.
• Be sure to free your upper arms with minimal clothing.
• Do not bring any additional persons.
• Perform hand hygiene immediately before and after adjusting your face covering.
• Discontinue any protein supplements 3-4 days prior to your appointment.
• Drink plenty of water prior to and the day of your appointment
• 30 Minutes prior to your appointment …
  • No smoking
  • No alcohol
  • No caffeinated beverages
  • No exercise
  • Arrive on time for your appointment (Do not arrive too early or late)

­ If you believe you will be late, please call 202-715-4330 to confirm if you should still come.