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End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) : Tests

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End-stage kidney disease
There may be a long history of chronic kidney failure, which has progressed. The urine volume may decrease or urine production may stop totally.
Source:ADAM
Date:November 15, 2008

Specific Tests Articles

Creatinine - serum
Creatinine is a breakdown product of creatine, which is an important part of muscle. A serum creatinine test measures the amount of creatinine in the blood.
Source:ADAM
Date:October 22, 2007
Creatinine Test
Creatine phosphate is used in skeletal muscle contraction.The creatinine test is used to diagnose impaired kidney function and to determine renal(kidney) damage.A diet high in meat content can cause transient elevations of serum creatinine. Some d...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Physical examination
During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient''s body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems.
Source:ADAM
Date:February 23, 2009
BUN
BUN stands for blood urea nitrogen. Urea nitrogen is what forms when protein breaks down.A test can be done to measure the amount of urea nitrogen in the blood.Blood is drawn from a vein, usually from the inside of the elbow or the back of the hand.
Source:ADAM
Date:May 15, 2007
Blood Urea Nitrogen Test
The blood urea nitrogen(BUN) test measures the level of urea nitrogen in a sample of the patient''s blood. Urea is a substance that is formed in the liver when the body breaks down protein.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Glomerular filtration rate
Glomerular filtration rate(GFR) is a test used to check how well the kidneys are working. Specifically, it estimates how much blood passes through the tiny filters in the kidneys, called glomeruli, each minute.
Source:ADAM
Date:October 12, 2007
Urea nitrogen - urine
Urine urea nitrogen is a measure of protein breakdown in the body. A test can be done to measure the amount of urea in the urine.On day 1, urinate into the toilet when you get up in the morning.
Source:ADAM
Date:October 22, 2007
Microalbuminuria test
The microalbuminuria test looks for small quantities of a protein called albumin in a urine sample.
Source:ADAM
Date:May 2, 2009
Renal biopsy
A renal biopsy is the removal of a small piece of kidney tissue for laboratory examination.There are many ways to perform a kidney biopsy. The most common uses ultrasound guidance.
Source:ADAM
Date:October 22, 2007
Kidney Biopsy
Kidney biopsy is a medical procedure in which a small piece of tissue is removed from the kidney for microscopic examination.The test is usually done to diagnose kidney disease and to evaluate the extent of damage to the kidney. A biopsy is also f...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
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