Renal Function Tests - The Salient Points To Remember

Abstract

The kidneys play a vital role in the excretion of metabolic waste products such as urea, creatinine and uric acid, regulation of extracellular fluid volume, serum osmolality and electrolyte concentrations, removal of acids, alkalies as well as the production of hormones like erythropoietin and  1,25 dihydroxyvitamin D and Renin Assessment of renal function is important in the management of patients with kidney disease or pathologies affecting renal function. Tests of renal function have utility in identifying the presence of renal disease, monitoring the response of kidneys to treatment, and determining the progression of renal disease.