Renal function tests are performed to evaluate how well the kidneys are doing their job of filtering out nitrogenous waste from the blood. They involve the measurement of various substances in both ...

For good health, it is important that all the organs are healthy and well-functioning. Kidney is one of the vital organs that conducts crucial processes to keep the body working fine. The role of ...

A mismatch between two common tests for kidney function may indicate a higher risk for kidney failure, heart disease, and ...

Kidney function tests are simple blood and urine tests that can identify problems with your kidneys. These tests can estimate your glomerular filtration rate (GFR), which indicates how quickly your ...

Researchers have identified an approach to remove race from equations used to estimate a person’s kidney function. These equations have been criticized for potentially perpetuating racial health ...

Unlike creatinine, plasma levels of cystatin C are not affected by muscle mass, said Sarav and Alpern. However, cystatin C -- which also comes at a higher cost -- can increase with inflammation, ...