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Kidney health is measured through the kidney's ability to throw out the results of the metabolism of the body. Blood and urine can indicate how well the kidney functions in the body. Did you know the information contained in the results of examination of the kidney function?

Humans have two kidneys on both sides of the spine measuring approximately one fist the hands of adults. The kidneys have an important role in the body. One role of importance in the body is to filter out the rest of the metabolism of the blood and remove it from the body as urine. The kidneys also have a role to control water levels and a variety of essential minerals in the body.

Examination of kidney function is generally done if doctors suspect a person's kidney function is not working properly. The inspection can be done by taking blood and urine samples to detect problems that occur in the kidneys or as the basis for enforcement of the diagnosis. Examination of renal function especially needed for patients with diabetes or high blood pressure.


Blood Examination information for kidney function
Blood examination to find out the kidney function has several parameters.

• Serum Creatinine
Creatinine is a result of the breakdown of muscle tissue. Creatinin levels in the blood can vary depending on the age, race and body size. When there is a disorder or disease of the kidneys so the levels of creatinine in blood increases. Abnormal levels of creatinine in women are more than 1.2 and in men more than 1.4 which is a sign that the kidneys are not functioning as it should.

• Glomerular Filtration rate of the Glomerulus or Filter Rate (GFR)
This examination is a measure of the level of kidney function in disposing of the rest of the metabolism and excess fluid from the blood. A normal GFR can vary according to age (when age increases then the GFR can be reduced). The normal rate for GFR is 90 or more. GFR below 60 is a sign that the kidneys are not working properly.

• Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN)
Urea nitrogen in the blood comes from the breakdown of protein in the food consumed. Normal BUN levels are 7-20 which when kidney function decreased then increased levels of the BUN.


Urine Examination information for kidney function
Some urine tests require only a couple of tablespoons of urine. Other tests require the collection of all urine produced over 24 hours. The 24-hour urine test shows some lots of urine produced by the kidneys, can provide a more accurate measurement of renal function and the amount of protein that likely leaked from the kidneys into the urine for one day. Examination using urine can detect:


  • Urinalysis
This examination can help find out a variety of kidney and urinary tract disorders such as chronic kidney disease, renal disorders due to diabetes complications, infections of the urinary and Kidney stone content. The examination is done is to use the strips dipped in urine samples. This strip will change color if there are abnormalities such as an excess amount of protein, there is blood, pus, bacteria, and sugar.
  • Protein in urine
Excess protein in the urine is called proteinuria. The condition can be known by using such strips on a urinalysis examination. If on a urine test showed positive results in protein then chances are not enough kidneys filter the blood.
  • Microalbuminuria
This examination using a strip that is inserted into the urine sample is more sensitive so it can find out the amount of a protein called albumin in the urine. This examination needs to be done by people who have experienced kidney disorders such as the risk of suffering from diabetes or high blood pressure.
  • Examination of Creatinine Clearance
Creatinine clearance checks it compares creatinin in a 24-hour urine sample to the levels of creatinine in blood to show the number of remaining kidneys filtered the metabolism of the minute.

Source:
  1. National Kidney Foundation. (21 April 2017). A test to Measure Kidney Function, Damage, and Detect Abnormalities. Retrieved July 10, 2018 from: https://www.kidney.org/atoz/content/kidneytests
  2.  WebMD. Medical Tests of Kidney Function. Retrieved July 10, 2018 from: https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/tests-kidney-function


RENAL FUNCTION EXAMINATION INFORMATION


Photo credit: Dialysis Technician Salary

Kidney health is measured through the kidney's ability to throw out the results of the metabolism of the body. Blood and urine can indicate how well the kidney functions in the body. Did you know the information contained in the results of examination of the kidney function?

Humans have two kidneys on both sides of the spine measuring approximately one fist the hands of adults. The kidneys have an important role in the body. One role of importance in the body is to filter out the rest of the metabolism of the blood and remove it from the body as urine. The kidneys also have a role to control water levels and a variety of essential minerals in the body.

Examination of kidney function is generally done if doctors suspect a person's kidney function is not working properly. The inspection can be done by taking blood and urine samples to detect problems that occur in the kidneys or as the basis for enforcement of the diagnosis. Examination of renal function especially needed for patients with diabetes or high blood pressure.


Blood Examination information for kidney function
Blood examination to find out the kidney function has several parameters.

• Serum Creatinine
Creatinine is a result of the breakdown of muscle tissue. Creatinin levels in the blood can vary depending on the age, race and body size. When there is a disorder or disease of the kidneys so the levels of creatinine in blood increases. Abnormal levels of creatinine in women are more than 1.2 and in men more than 1.4 which is a sign that the kidneys are not functioning as it should.

• Glomerular Filtration rate of the Glomerulus or Filter Rate (GFR)
This examination is a measure of the level of kidney function in disposing of the rest of the metabolism and excess fluid from the blood. A normal GFR can vary according to age (when age increases then the GFR can be reduced). The normal rate for GFR is 90 or more. GFR below 60 is a sign that the kidneys are not working properly.

• Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN)
Urea nitrogen in the blood comes from the breakdown of protein in the food consumed. Normal BUN levels are 7-20 which when kidney function decreased then increased levels of the BUN.


Urine Examination information for kidney function
Some urine tests require only a couple of tablespoons of urine. Other tests require the collection of all urine produced over 24 hours. The 24-hour urine test shows some lots of urine produced by the kidneys, can provide a more accurate measurement of renal function and the amount of protein that likely leaked from the kidneys into the urine for one day. Examination using urine can detect:


  • Urinalysis
This examination can help find out a variety of kidney and urinary tract disorders such as chronic kidney disease, renal disorders due to diabetes complications, infections of the urinary and Kidney stone content. The examination is done is to use the strips dipped in urine samples. This strip will change color if there are abnormalities such as an excess amount of protein, there is blood, pus, bacteria, and sugar.
  • Protein in urine
Excess protein in the urine is called proteinuria. The condition can be known by using such strips on a urinalysis examination. If on a urine test showed positive results in protein then chances are not enough kidneys filter the blood.
  • Microalbuminuria
This examination using a strip that is inserted into the urine sample is more sensitive so it can find out the amount of a protein called albumin in the urine. This examination needs to be done by people who have experienced kidney disorders such as the risk of suffering from diabetes or high blood pressure.
  • Examination of Creatinine Clearance
Creatinine clearance checks it compares creatinin in a 24-hour urine sample to the levels of creatinine in blood to show the number of remaining kidneys filtered the metabolism of the minute.

Source:
  1. National Kidney Foundation. (21 April 2017). A test to Measure Kidney Function, Damage, and Detect Abnormalities. Retrieved July 10, 2018 from: https://www.kidney.org/atoz/content/kidneytests
  2.  WebMD. Medical Tests of Kidney Function. Retrieved July 10, 2018 from: https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/tests-kidney-function


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