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and see a doctor for regular kidney health tests. If you have only one kidney, it’s important to protect it and keep it functioning well because you don’t have a second to take over if it ...

The NHS has launched a new genetic blood test to improve the safety of kidney donations from people of Black African and ...

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Hundreds of potential kidney donors of Black African and Black Caribbean heritage can now access a simple blood test designed ...

Hundreds of potential kidney donors of Black African and Black Caribbean heritage in the UK can now get a simple blood test to help reduce the risk of kidney failure.