title: Laboratory tests of renal function.
abstract: There are several tests available to evaluate renal function. Because the kidney has such complex and varied functions, no one test can adequately measure them. A rough measure of renal function can be obtained by examining the constituents of the urine. More specific aspects of tubular and glomerular function require more complex tests. Proper interpretation of these tests, however, requires knowledge of the patient's status and clinical course.
mesh_terms: D000141:Acidosis, Renal Tubular / Q000503:physiopathology; D001663:Bilirubin / Q000652:urine; D003951:Diagnostic Errors; D005919:Glomerular Filtration Rate; D006030:Glycosuria, Renal / Q000175:diagnosis; D006417:Hematuria / Q000175:diagnosis; D006456:Hemoglobinuria / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D007201:Indicator Dilution Techniques; D007659:Ketones / Q000652:urine; D007671:Kidney Concentrating Ability; D007677:Kidney Function Tests / Q000379:methods*; D007687:Kidney Tubules, Proximal / Q000503:physiopathology; D011507:Proteinuria / Q000175:diagnosis; D014556:Urine / Q000032:analysis / Q000166:cytology
chemical_list: D007659:Ketones; D001663:Bilirubin