Kidney function tests: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia

P Kidney function tests are common lab tests used to evaluate how well the kidneys are working. Such tests include:
- BUN (Blood urea nitrogen)
- Creatinine - blood
- Creatinine clearance
- Creatinine - urine

T Images
- Kidney anatomy
- Kidney - blood and urine flow
- Kidney function tests

T References
P Oh MS, Briefel G. Evaluation of renal function, water, electrolytes and acid-base balance. In: McPherson RA, Pincus MR, eds. Henry's Clinical Diagnosis and Management by Laboratory Methods. 23rd ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Saunders; 2017:chap 14.
P Pincus MR, Abraham NZ. Interpreting laboratory results. In: McPherson RA, Pincus MR, eds. Henry's Clinical Diagnosis and Management by Laboratory Methods. 23rd ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Saunders; 2017:chap 8.

T Review Date 11/12/2016
P Updated by: Jennifer K. Mannheim, ARNP, Medical Staff, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, WA. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.

