Urinalysis and Body Fluids 6th Edition by Majorie DiLorenzo, Susan Strasinger

Exercise 26

Discuss the clinical significance of the glomerular filtration rate tests.

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Glomerular filtration rate (GFR) tests:

The filtration capability of the glomeruli is measured using the standard tests, which are called clearance test.

• It measures the ability of kidney to clear the filterable elements from blood

Types of clearance test:

• Creatinine

• Beta₂-microglobulin

• Cystatin C