Kidney function tests Health Article

Definition

Kidney function tests are common procedures used to evaluate kidney (renal) function. Refer to the following documents for details of how each test is performed:

• BUN
• Creatinine - blood
• Creatinine clearance
• Creatinine - urine

References

Pincus MR, Abraham NZ. Interpreting laboratory results. In: McPherson RA, Pincus MR, eds. Henry's Clinical Diagnosis and Management by Laboratory Methods. 21st ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2006:chap 8.

Oh MS. Evaluation of renal function, water, electrolytes and acid-base balance. In: McPherson RA, Pincus MR, eds. Henry's Clinical Diagnosis and Management by Laboratory Methods. 21st ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2006:chap 14.