title: Selecting the best renal function tests. A meta-analysis of diagnostic studies.
abstract: A literature review compared the results of different kidney function tests using the inulin clearance or similar methods as a gold standard. The methodological strength of the available studies was weak. For the time being, the calculated creatinine clearance using formula, is a first choice, especially in general practice.
authors.affiliation: Department of General Practice, Flemish Institute for Research in General Practice.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Campens
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Buntinx
mesh_terms: D003404:Creatinine / Q000378:metabolism; D006801:Humans; D007444:Inulin / Q000378:metabolism; D007677:Kidney Function Tests / Q000592:standards*; D011786:Quality Control; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D013673:Technology Assessment, Biomedical
chemical_list: D007444:Inulin; D003404:Creatinine