12 Questions
What is the formula to calculate 24-hour creatinine clearance?
Creatinine in urine x total urine volume / creatinine in blood
What is the normal range for serum creatinine levels?
0.7-1.4 mg/dL
What is the clinical significance of measuring serum uric acid levels?
All of the above
What is the normal range for serum uric acid levels?
1.4-4.6 mg/dL
What is the earliest sign of renal damage?
Microalbuminuria
Which of the following is not a renal function test?
Serum glucose
What is the primary indicator of kidney health mentioned in the text?
Serum creatinine levels
Which of the following is NOT an indication for performing kidney function tests?
Diagnose diabetes mellitus
How is creatinine removed from the body?
By both glomerular filtration and proximal tubular secretion
What does a decrease in glomerular filtration rate (GFR) indicate?
Renal impairment
What is the formula for calculating creatinine clearance?
Urine creatinine concentration (mg/dl) × Volume of urine in 24 hrs (ml/min) / Plasma creatinine
What factors can cause a decrease in GFR besides renal impairment?
Congestive cardiac failure and dehydration
Test your knowledge on interpreting various kidney function tests and understanding the indications for Kidney Function Tests (KFT) in the field of biochemistry. Learn about assessing kidney damage, monitoring effects of renal toxic drugs, and tracking the progression of renal damage.
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