renal function tests Flashcards
1
Q
what bloods would you do and why?
A
1) FBC - anaemia, infections, allergic reactions
2) haematinics - iron/folate/b12 deficiency
3) U&E - K, urea, creatinine, HCO3
4) bone profile - calcium, phosphate, PTH, alkaline phosphatase
5) CRP - infection/infection
6) HbA1c - diabetic control
2
Q
what tests can be done on urine?
A
- urine dipstick = infection (leukocytes, nitrites), glomerular pathology (blood, protein)
- urine protein: creatinine ratio
- urine albumin: creatinine ratio (good for monitoring diabetic nephropathy)
- urine microscopy, culture and sensitivity
3
Q
what imaging can be done?
A
US KUB
look for perinephric collection, size of kidneys, corticomedullary differentiation, hydronephrosis
