Kidney function tests
Kidney Function Tests
Kidney function tests (pronunciation: /ˈkɪdni fʌŋkʃən tɛsts/) are a variety of tests used to assess the overall health and functionality of the kidney. These tests can help detect abnormalities or diseases, such as chronic kidney disease or kidney failure, and monitor the effectiveness of treatments.
Etymology
The term "kidney function tests" is derived from the English words "kidney", referring to the organ, "function", referring to the performance of an activity, and "tests", referring to a method of examination.
Types of Kidney Function Tests
There are several types of kidney function tests, including:
- Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN): This test measures the amount of nitrogen in your blood that comes from the waste product urea.
- Serum Creatinine: This test measures the level of creatinine in your blood, which can indicate how well your kidneys are filtering waste from your blood.
- Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR): This test estimates how much blood passes through the glomeruli each minute. Glomeruli are the tiny filters in the kidneys that filter waste from the blood.
- Urine Tests: These tests can include a urinalysis, which can detect abnormalities in the urine, and a urine protein test, which can measure the amount of protein in the urine.
Related Terms
- Nephrology: The branch of medicine that deals with the study of the kidneys.
- Renal: Pertaining to the kidneys.
- Urology: The branch of medicine that focuses on surgical and medical diseases of the male and female urinary-tract system and the male reproductive organs.
- Dialysis: A treatment that filters and purifies the blood using a machine. This helps keep your body in balance when the kidneys can’t perform this function.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Kidney function tests
- Wikipedia's article - Kidney function tests
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