title: Investigations in renal failure.
abstract: The investigations which have been discussed above are by no means exhaustive. Since those with renal disease usually have multifactorial disease processes, many other specific investigations may be indicated. Although techniques and tests will continue to be updated and improved, it is hoped that by nurses understanding something of the current techniques used in renal investigations, they will be able to inform and reassure their patients reliably.
authors.forename: Althea
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Mahon
mesh_terms: D000792:Angiography; D015415:Biomarkers / Q000032:analysis / Q000097:blood / Q000652:urine; D001706:Biopsy; D001772:Blood Cell Count / Q000379:methods; D003950:Diagnostic Techniques, Urological / Q000592:standards; D004573:Electrolytes / Q000378:metabolism; D006801:Humans; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D051437:Renal Insufficiency / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000378:metabolism; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D016482:Urinalysis / Q000379:methods; D014567:Urography
chemical_list: D015415:Biomarkers; D004573:Electrolytes