title: Radionuclide quantitation of renal function.
abstract: Quantitation of renal function may be performed with a variety of radiopharmaceuticals which reflect slightly different renal functions. Plasma sampling techniques and imaging techniques have been used to derive absolute measurements of renal function. The addition of imaging permits the determination of relative or "split" function. Time-activity curves from renal studies provide other quantitative parameters of function reflecting arterial supply, renal cortical function, and patency of the renal collecting system. Quantitative radionuclide studies of the kidneys provide comprehensive, reproducible, and objective assessments of renal function.
authors.affiliation: Division of Nuclear Medicine, New York University Medical Center/Bellevue Hospital Center, New York 10016.
authors.forename: J J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Sanger
authors.forename: E L
authors.initials: EL
authors.lastname: Kramer
mesh_terms: D005919:Glomerular Filtration Rate; D006801:Humans; D007465:Iodohippuric Acid; D007677:Kidney Function Tests; D011866:Radioisotope Renography / Q000379:methods; D016284:Technetium Tc 99m Pentetate
chemical_list: D007465:Iodohippuric Acid; D016284:Technetium Tc 99m Pentetate