1 in 3 people with diabetes will develop kidney disease, which can lead to dialysis or a transplant ^1,2.

Our test can predict your risk of kidney disease years for up to 4 years before symptoms appear. Early detection helps you and your doctor take action to delay or prevent its progression.

Although your doctor may have you taking regular kidney function tests such as eGFR or ACR, these tests do not predict the onset of kidney disease. Studies show the test is 86% accurate in predicting kidney disease up to 4 years in advance. Patients identified as "high risk" by the test are 13.5 times more likely to develop kidney disease^3,4.

The test also helps doctors choose treatments. Patients at high risk may benefit most from kidney-protecting drugs, and doctors may use these results to adjust medications and monitor patients more closely^5,6.

The test is suitable for adults who have been diagnosed with diabetes (type 2) by a health professional and have an eGFR of greater than 30ml/min/1.73m².

The test works by measuring protein biomarkers in your blood that are linked with kidney disease.

A scientifically proven algorithm combines these results with data about your age and eGFR (a kidney function measure). It then calculates how likely it is you will develop kidney disease in the next 4 years.

If you’re eligible, it’s never too early to take the test. In fact, early detection of kidney disease may help your doctor slow or stop disease progression⁸. Knowing your risk helps you and your doctor develop a plan to keep your kidneys healthy for as long as possible.

The chronic kidney disease test algorithm works out a score indicating how likely it is your kidney function will decline over the next 4 years. It uses a traffic light system to classify your risk.

• Green = low risk of kidney disease
• Amber = moderate risk of kidney disease
• Red = high risk of kidney disease

Your test results will be sent to your referring doctor. They may schedule an appointment to explain your results, answer your questions, and discuss next steps. With this test report, your doctor can work with you to create a treatment plan to help keep your kidneys healthy for as long as possible.

Depending on the results, your doctor might suggest: lifestyle changes such as healthy eating, managing your weight and quitting smoking more frequent monitoring avoiding medicines that can damage the kidneys prescribing medication designed to protect kidney function.

Type 2 diabetes is a condition that affects your body’s ability to make and use insulin, a hormone that helps to regulate your blood sugar levels. This leads to a build-up of glucose (a type of sugar) in your bloodstream, leading to high blood sugar levels. Unless type 2 diabetes is well managed, the high blood sugar levels can lead to complications including heart disease, kidney damage, nerve damage, and vision problems.

Diabetic kidney disease (DKD), also known as diabetic nephropathy, is a complication of diabetes. It affects the kidneys' ability to filter waste materials from the blood. Over time, high blood sugar levels can damage the small blood vessels and structures in the kidneys, leading to reduced kidney function. In severe cases, this can result in kidney failure.

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a long-term condition where the kidneys gradually lose their ability to filter waste and excess fluid from the blood, often without noticeable symptoms in the early stages. If left unmanaged, CKD can lead to serious complications such as high blood pressure, anaemia, heart disease, and eventually kidney failure. It’s commonly caused by conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure, and is diagnosed through blood and urine tests. While CKD can’t always be reversed, early detection and lifestyle changes can help slow its progression and reduce the risk of complications.

Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) is a measure of how well your kidneys are filtering waste from your blood. It is calculated based on your age, gender, and the level of creatinine in the blood. eGFR results help healthcare providers assess kidney function.

To be eligible, you must:

• Be 18 years of age or older
• Have a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes from a healthcare professional
• Have an eGFR greater than 30ml/min/1.73m²

Follow these simple steps to take the chronic kidney disease test.

1. Download the test referral form.

2. Take the referral form to your health care provider to discuss your eligibility.

3. Take the signed referral form to a participating collection centre and have your blood sample taken.

4. Wait for your doctor to contact you.

The chronic kidney disease test costs $295, with a current introductory price of $125. As the test is new, it is not yet covered by Medicare.

2 to 4 weeks depending on where you are located.

Yes. You can get a referral from your preferred health care provider.

This depends on your results. Current clinical recommendations suggest the following:

• Low Risk - every 4 years

• Moderate Risk - every 2 years

• High Risk - as determined by your doctor

We know health information is sensitive and we take your privacy very seriously. Your test results are private and confidential.

Our laboratory system stores your personal information on highly secure, encrypted servers. This information is never shared with third parties without your explicit approval. 

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2. de Boer, Ian H et al. Diabetes Management in Chronic Kidney Disease: A Consensus Report by the American Diabetes Association (ADA) and Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO). Diabetes care vol. 45,12 (2022): 3075-3090. doi:10.2337/dci22-0027.
3. Peters KE, et al. Validation of a protein biomarker test for predicting renal decline in type 2 diabetes: The Fremantle Diabetes Study Phase II. J Diab Comp. 2019.
4. Peters KE, et al. Diabetic kidney disease test Predicts Renal Function Decline in Type 2 Diabetes in the Cana. Cardiovascular Assessment Study (CANVAS). Journal of Clinical Medicine. 2020.
5. Peters KE, et al. Cana. Attenuates Diabetic kidney disease test Diabetic Kidney Disease Risk Prediction Scores, Journal of Clinical Medicine. 2023.
6. Fusfeld L, et al. Evaluation of the Clinical Utility of Diabetic kidney disease test In-Vitro Test in Predicting Diabetic Kidney Disease and Rapid Renal Decline. PLOS ONE. 2022.
7. Peters KE,et al. PromarkerD Versus Standard of Care Biochemical Measures for Assessing Future Renal Function Decline in Type 2 Diabetes, Diagnostics. 2025.
8. UpToDate. Early detection of chronic kidney disease. Available at https://www.uptodate.com/contents/early-detection-of-chronic-kidney-disease. Accessed 5 Dec 2024.