What is the Kidney Early Evaluation Program (KEEP)?
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 clinician and follow the treatment plan recommended
• Provide educational information so that "at risk" individuals can prevent or delay kidney damage
• Provide clinician 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, brother or sister with diabetes, high blood pressure or kidney disease

Please do not register for KEEP more than once a year. KEEP is only a screening service and not meant to provide a diagnosis or replace regular visits with your healthcare provider.

What takes place at the screening?
One or more of these services will be provided to you at the screening:

• Blood pressure, height, weight and waist circumference 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 to check Albumin to creatinine ratio (protein in urine)
  • Serum creatinine (measures how well kidneys are filtering blood)
  • Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (test for kidney function)
  • Total cholesterol, HDL, LDL and triglycerides
  • Some participants will also have their calcium, phosphorus, PTH and/or Hemoglobin A1c drawn

Test results are provided on site by a clinician. Free educational materials are also available.

What happens after the screening?
NKF will:

• Contact you with your results
• With your permission, send your results to your clinician
• Refer you to a clinician or public health facility, if needed
• Provide additional information, education and support
• Invite you back to attend a KEEP screening every year

How can i participate?
For information on the next KEEP in your area, contact Patty at patty.mccormac@kidney.org or call 415-543-3303, ext. 104.

KEEP is a nation-wide research study. To read the latest data report go to: http://www.kidney.org/news/keep/pdf/adr2007/KEEP_ADR_2007.pdf