Experts are calling on the National Health Service (NHS) to implement a urine test aimed at the early detection of chronic kidney disease (CKD), which currently affects over seven million individuals in the UK. Chronic kidney disease often remains undiagnosed, with estimates suggesting that 30 to 50 percent of cases go unnoticed until the kidneys are severely compromised. This lack of early diagnosis contributes to approximately 45,000 deaths annually. Professor Adeera Levin, a kidney specialist, emphasizes the importance of early identification, stating that effective medications are available to slow or halt disease progression. Research from Kidney Care UK reveals that a significant number of patients with diabetes and high blood pressure are not being tested for CKD, with 65 percent unaware of their increased risk. Alison Railton from Kidney Research UK urges the government to allocate resources for early diagnosis and preventative care, warning that failure to act could have dire consequences for millions of patients and the economy.