A urine test performed to determine the glomerular filtration rate is:
A) BUN.
B) creatinine.
C) creatinine clearance.
D) KUB.

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Creatinine clearance is the best option to determine the glomerular filtration rate as it measures the amount of creatinine cleared from the blood by the kidneys within a specific time period. BUN (A) measures the amount of urea nitrogen in the blood and is not a direct measure of kidney function. Creatinine (B) can be an indicator of kidney function, but creatinine clearance is a more accurate test. KUB (D) is a radiological imaging test of the kidneys, ureters, and bladder and is not specifically used to measure the glomerular filtration rate.

A Urine Test Performed to Determine the Glomerular Filtration Rate