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This condition is diagnosed when other causes of kidney failure are ruled out. A physical examination will not directly reveal kidney failure.
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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient''s body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems.
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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.
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The sodium urine test measures the amount of salt(sodium) in a urine sample.
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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.
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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.
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Fractional excretion of sodium(FENa) is the amount of salt(sodium) that leaves your body through urine versus the amount filtered and reabsorbed by the kidney.FENa is not a test, but rather a calculation based on the concentrations of sodium and c...
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This test measures the amount of sodium in the blood.Blood is drawn from a vein, usually from the inside of the elbow or the back of the hand. The site is cleaned with germ-killing medicine(antiseptic).
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The osmolality urine test the concentration of particles in urine. Osmolality(particles/kg water) and osmolarity(particles/liter of solution) are sometimes confused, but for dilute fluids such as urine they are essentially the same.A blood test ma...
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The concentrations of these ions in the bloodstream remain fairly constant throughout the day in a healthy person. Changes in the concentration of one or more of these ions can occur during various acute and chronic disease states and can lead to ...
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However, there is a narrow concentration limit of these electrolytes that the body must maintain within each of these compartments. The body transfers electrolytes intracellularly and extracellularly as required to maintain electrolyte balance.
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Electrolytes are positively and negatively charged ions that are found within the cells and extracellular fluids, including blood plasma. A test for electrolytes includes the measurement of sodium, potassium, chloride, and bicarbonate.
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Electrolytes are positively and negatively charged molecules called ions, that are found within the body''s cells and extracellular fluids, including blood plasma. A test for electrolytes includes the measurement of sodium, potassium, chloride, and...
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Urine specific gravity is a laboratory test that measures the concentration of particles in the urine.
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Creatinine is removed from the body entirely by the kidneys. A test can be done to measures the amount of creatinine in your urine.A blood test can also be used to determine your creatinine level.
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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...
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Osmality is a test that measures the concentration of particles found in the fluid part of blood. Blood is drawn from a vein, usually from the inside of the elbow or the back of the hand.
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An abdominal tap is a procedure used to remove fluid from the abdomen.This test may be done in an office setting, treatment room, or hospital.The puncture site will be cleaned and shaved, if necessary. You then receive a local numbing medicine.
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Paracentesis is a procedure during which fluid from the abdomen is removed through a needle.There are two reasons to take fluid out of the abdomen. One is to analyze it.
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Paracentesis is a minimally invasive procedure using a needle to remove fluid from the abdomen.There are two reasons to take fluid out of the abdomen. One is to analyze it for diagnostic purposes; the other is to relieve pressure.
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Paracentesis is a procedure in which excess fluid in the abdomen is sampled by aspiration through a needle. The fluid may be called ascites fluid, abdominal fluid, or peritoneal fluid.Paracentesis is commonly performed to identify the cause of new...
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Prothrombin time(PT) is a blood test that measures the time it takes for the liquid portion(plasma) of your blood to clot.
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The prothrombin time test belongs to a group of blood tests that assess the clotting ability of blood. The test is also known as the pro time or PT test.The PT test is used to monitor patients taking certain medications as well as to help diagnose...
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These are primary hemostasis, which is the interaction of the injured blood vessel and platelets; secondary hemostasis, which is referred to historically as the blood coagulation process; and tertiary hemostasis, which is the process of fibrinolys...
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Albumin is a protein made by the liver. A serum albumin test measures the amount of this protein in the clear liquid portion of the blood.A blood sample is needed.
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Alkaline phosphatase(ALP) is a protein found in all body tissues. Tissues with particularly high amounts of ALP include the liver, bile ducts, and bone.A blood test can be done to measure the level of ALP.
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Like all enzymes, it is needed, in small amounts, to trigger specific chemical reactions. When it is present in large amounts, it may signify bone or liver disease or a tumor.Medical testing of alkaline phosphatase is concerned with the enzyme tha...
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Bilirubin is a product that results from the breakdown of hemoglobin. Total and direct bilirubin are usually measured to screen for or to monitor liver or gallbladder problems.Total bilirubin; Unconjugated bilirubin; Indirect bilirubin; Conjugated...
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The bilirubin test is a blood test to monitor the liver function of newborns. The rapid destruction of red blood cells after birth produces more bilirubin than the infant''s liver can handle, causing some jaundice in about 99% of newborns.
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