Kidney Disease: When consulting an adult patient with a question of renal insufficiency. What tools can assess renal function?

When consulting an adult patient with a question of renal insufficiency. What tools can assess renal function?

Posted by Jody
From a laboratory standpoint, the ones that come to mind instantly are plasma electrolyte, urea, and creatinine levels...in conjunction with a 24 hour urine collection for protein, urea clearance, and creatinine clearance.

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