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Hepatorenal syndrome
This condition is diagnosed when other causes of kidney failure are ruled out. A physical examination will not directly reveal kidney failure.
Source:ADAM
Date:May 20, 2008

Specific Tests Articles

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
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
Sodium - urine
The sodium urine test measures the amount of salt(sodium) in a urine sample.
Source:ADAM
Date:October 22, 2007
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
Fractional excretion of sodium
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...
Source:ADAM
Date:October 22, 2007
Sodium - blood
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).
Source:ADAM
Date:October 26, 2007
Osmolality - urine
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...
Source:ADAM
Date:October 22, 2007
Electrolyte Tests
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 ...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Electrolyte Balance
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.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
Electrolyte Tests
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.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
Electrolyte Tests
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...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery
Urine specific gravity
Urine specific gravity is a laboratory test that measures the concentration of particles in the urine.
Source:ADAM
Date:October 22, 2007
Creatinine - urine
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.
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
Osmolality - blood
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.
Source:ADAM
Date:October 22, 2007
Abdominal tap
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.
Source:ADAM
Date:August 22, 2008
Paracentesis
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.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Paracentesis
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.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery
Paracentesis
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...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
Prothrombin time (PT)
Prothrombin time(PT) is a blood test that measures the time it takes for the liquid portion(plasma) of your blood to clot.
Source:ADAM
Date:February 21, 2009
Prothrombin Time
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...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Coagulation Tests
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...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
Albumin - serum
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.
Source:ADAM
Date:February 23, 2009
ALP
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.
Source:ADAM
Date:May 7, 2009
Alkaline Phosphatase Test
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...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Bilirubin
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...
Source:ADAM
Date:February 23, 2009
Bilirubin Test
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.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Childhood and Adolescence
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