What will happen at my kidney scan?

Yorkshire Kidney Screening Trial happens alongside the Leeds Lung Health Check. In addition to your lung screening, you will be offered a scan of your kidneys. This extra CT scan is safe and will happen in the same appointment as your lung scan, taking about 10 seconds.

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Why have I been invited to be part of Yorkshire Kidney Screening Trial?

All participants in the Leeds Lung Health Check are offered a kidney scan.

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What are the benefits of taking part in Yorkshire Kidney Screening Trial?

• Quick and free - there's no cost for taking part and the scan takes just 10 seconds.

• You'll be part of the world's first kidney screening trial.

• Most participants will find their kidneys are working just fine, for a few people this scan will be lifesaving.

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Patient Documents

Patient Information Sheet (Version 005.1 04/02/2021)