Application of the gamma function for the calculation of effective renal plasma flow by [131I]hippuran clearance.
A simplified technique based on the gamma function was developed to determine the effective renal plasma flow (ERPF) by [131I]hippuran clearance. The method requires only one blood sample in addition to standard renography and the calculations can be performed on a small computer. A close correlation was found between the ERPF values obtained by the application of the gamma function and the values yielded by the conventional bi-exponential approach. The present method is well suited for clinical routine use in connection with standard renography.
D006801:Humans; D007457:Iodine Radioisotopes; D007465:Iodohippuric Acid / Q000097:blood; D007668:Kidney / Q000098:blood supply*; D008722:Methods; D012039:Regional Blood Flow; D013223:Statistics as Topic
D007457:Iodine Radioisotopes; D007465:Iodohippuric Acid