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Physiology Lab Demonstration: Glomerular Filtration Rate in a Rat

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Markers of renal function tests.

Shivaraj Gowda¹, Prakash B Desai, Shruthi S Kulkarni

¹Department of Biochemistry, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Belgaum 590010, Karnataka, India.

North American Journal of Medical Sciences

|May 25, 2012

Summary

Renal function tests assess kidney health using markers like creatinine and urea. Newer markers such as cystatin C and beta-Trace Protein show promise, but further research is needed to confirm their diagnostic utility.

Keywords:

Creatinine creatinine clearance cystatin C electrolyte inulin iohexol urea β-trace protein

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Assessment of Kidney Function in Mouse Models of Glomerular Disease

Assessment of Kidney Function in Mouse Models of Glomerular Disease

Published on: June 30, 2018

Area of Science:

Nephrology
Clinical Chemistry

Background:

Renal function tests evaluate kidney health, including glomerular filtration rate and tubular function.
Markers can be radioactive or non-radioactive, with deviations indicating kidney dysfunction.

Purpose of the Study:

To compare and analyze current and emerging markers for renal function tests.
To aid in the diagnosis of clinical kidney disorders.

Main Methods:

An extensive literature survey was conducted.
The survey focused on compiling and comparing renal function test markers for disease diagnosis.

Main Results:

Routine renal function analysis includes creatinine, urea, uric acid, and electrolytes.
Emerging markers like cystatin C and beta-Trace Protein have demonstrated usefulness in several studies.

Conclusions:

Further investigation is required to fully establish the utility of newer biomarkers.
Defining the role of these biomarkers in assessing renal function is essential.