Citizenship in the United States is a status that entails specific rights, duties and benefits. Citizenship is understood as a right to have rights since it serves as a foundation for a bundle of subsequent rights, such as the right to live and work in the United States and to receive federal assistance.
To determine if the symptoms you have are because of kidney failure, your doctor will perform specific tests: Urinalysis â An examination of a sample of your urine to check for protein, blood and white blood cells in the urine.
Your health care provider will use a blood test to check your kidney function. 1  The results of the test mean the following: 2  a GFR of 60 or more is in the normal range. Ask your health care provider when your GFR should be checked again. 3  a GFR of less than 60 may mean you have kidney disease.