The following diagnostic evaluation tests for chronic kidney disease are sometimes indicated

The following diagnostic evaluation tests for chronic kidney disease are sometimes indicated :

• Signs of systemic disease (e.g. rash, arthritis, features of connective tissue disease, pulmonary symptoms or deteriorating kidney function)

Carry out the following test:

Anti-glomerular basement membrane antibody, anti-neutrophil cystoplasmic              antibody, anti-nuclear antibodies, extractable nuclear antigens, complement                studies

• Risk factor for HBV, HCV or HIV (these conditions are associated with an increased risk of glomerular disease)

Carry out the following test:

HBV, HCV, HIV serology

• Age>40 years and possible myeloma is suspected

Carry out the following test:
Serum and protein electrophoresis