Urinary parameters to assess renal function.
Acute suppression of renal function has a multitude of etiologies. This review discusses the pathophysiologic basis, usefulness, and limitations of the commonly utilized urinary function parameters as well as some miscellaneous tests to properly diagnose specific disorders.
D003404:Creatinine; D006801:Humans; D007674:Kidney Diseases / Q000652:urine*; D007677:Kidney Function Tests; D009318:Natriuresis; D009994:Osmolar Concentration; D013046:Specific Gravity; D014556:Urine
D003404:Creatinine