Kidney Early Evaluation Program - K.E.E.P.
KEEP is a free kidney health screening program designed to raise awareness about kidney disease among high risk individuals and provide free testing and educational information, so that kidney disease and its complications can be prevented or delayed.
About KEEP
WHAT IS THE KIDNEY EARLY EVALUATION PROGRAM?
KEEP is a free health screening program offered by the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) for individuals at increased risk of developing kidney disease.
WHAT ARE THE GOALS OF THE PROGRAM?
The goals of KEEP are to:
- Raise awareness about kidney disease especially among “high risk” individuals
- Provide free testing for people at increased risk for kidney disease
- Encourage people “at risk” to visit a doctor and follow the treatment plan recommended
- Provide educational information so that “at risk” individuals can prevent or delay kidney damage
- Provide doctor referrals for follow-up care, if needed
- Provide ongoing information and support
WHO SHOULD ATTEND A KEEP SCREENING?
You should attend a KEEP screening if you are 18 years or older and have one or more of the following:
- Diabetes
- High blood pressure
- A parent, grandparent, brother or sister with diabetes, high blood pressure or kidney disease
WHAT TAKES PLACE AT THE SCREENING?
One or more of these services will be provided to you at the screening:
- Blood pressure and weight measurements
- Blood and urine tests for signs of diabetes and kidney disease,including
- Blood glucose check (blood sugar)
- Hemoglobin check (blood test for anemia)
- Urine dipstick test for microalbumin protein in urine)
- Urine dipstick test for hematuria (red blood cells in urine)
- Albumin to creatinine ratio (protein in urine)
- Serum creatinine (measures how well kidneys are filtering blood)
- Estimated Gloerular Filtration Rate (test for kidney function)
Test results are provided on site by a doctor or other qualified health professionals.
Free educational materials are also available.
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER THE SCREENING?
The National Kidney Foundation will:
- Contact you with your results
- With your permission, send your results to your doctor
- Refer you to a doctor or public health facility, if needed
- Provide additional information, education and support
HOW CAN I PARTICIPATE?
To obtain more information on KEEP and for a listing of Kidney Early Evaluation Programs (KEEP) taking place in your area, call the National Kidney Foundation at 1-800-622-9010 or visit www.KEEPonline.org
