renal function test

RENAL FUNCTION TESTS

Dr. Abdulhussien M. K. Aljebory
college of pharmacy
Babylon university



Classification of RFTs
1. Urine analysis
2. Tests for assessment of glomerular function

Renal Clearance Test
Renal Clearance Test

• Based on the rate of excretion by the kidneys of metabolically produced creatinine



2. Tests for assessment of glomerular function

Blood urea and serum creatinine
2. Tests for assessment of glomerular function

Proteinuria
• Proteinuria in urine is an indicator of leaky glomeruli



• 30-300mg/day is called microalbuminuria
• Microalbuminuria is the earliest sign of renal damage
2. Tests for assessment of glomerular function

Haematuria
Tests for Tubular Function
• Urine concentration test
• Urine dilution test
• Specific proteinuria or Tubular proteinuria
• Glycosuria
• Amino aciduria
Classification of RFTs
1. Urine analysis
2. Tests for assessment of glomerular function

Renal Clearance Test
Renal Clearance Test

• Based on the rate of excretion by the kidneys of metabolically produced creatinine



2. Tests for assessment of glomerular function

Blood urea and serum creatinine
2. Tests for assessment of glomerular function

Proteinuria
• Proteinuria in urine is an indicator of leaky glomeruli