title: Statistical analysis of monitoring examinations in chronic peritoneal dialysis program.
abstract: In dialysis centres the major part of laboratory tests is indicated by the routine monitoring strategy of the centre and not by the evidence of a new complication to be diagnosed. The aim of our study was to define an improved strategy, minimizing financial costs without loss of information. Findings of routine laboratory check-up of eleven patients undergoing chronic intermittent peritoneal dialysis were analysed. Using univariate and multivariate functions a considerable part of the laboratory test results can be estimated or predicted. From pre-dialysis measurements on serum the post-dialysis serum creatinine urea and uric acid levels can be predicted. The serum level of protein and hemoglobin can be estimated using the results of previous tests (performed maximum 7 weeks earlier) and current measurements on dialysate.
mesh_terms: D001774:Blood Chemical Analysis; D006801:Humans; D008991:Monitoring, Physiologic; D010530:Peritoneal Dialysis; D013223:Statistics as Topic; D013997:Time Factors; D014511:Uremia / Q000097:blood / Q000628:therapy*