How do you typically diagnose polycystic kidney disease?

Ultrasound: You can take an imaging study called a renal ultrasound. The ultrasound can determine the number of cysts on your kidneys and can lead to a diagnose of polycystic kidney disease.

Sono/ ct scan/ MRI : Any of the above mentioned tests can make the diagnosis.

PKD diagnosis: PKD is diagnosed by renal ultrasound or MRI. Ultrasound is less expensive. The diagnosis requires at least 3 cysts per kidney in both kidneys by age 30. Family history is relevant.