A 24 hour urine collection from a woman who had no evidence of renal insufficiency was sent to the laboratory for testing. The volume was 350 mL, leading the technologist to believe the collection may not be a complete 24 hour collection. The next step would be to:
Read DetailsBased on the diagnosis of the 65-year-old female who presented to her provider and indicated that she is felling fatigued and run down. She indicated she has history of microscopic hematuria and has had oliguria for a few years, but she feels she is getting worse. The provider ordered a BUN, creatinine, creatinine clearance, a serum IgA and a complete UA. What structure of the glomerulus is impacted by this condition?
Read DetailsBased on the diagnosis of the 65-year-old female who presented to her provider and indicated that she is felling fatigued and run down. She indicated she has history of microscopic hematuria and has had oliguria for a few years, but she feels she is getting worse. The provider ordered a BUN, creatinine, creatinine clearance, a serum IgA and a complete UA. Which of the following renal chemistry tests is most important in the diagnosis of this patient?
Read DetailsA 65-year-old female presents to her provider and indicated that she is felling fatigued and run down. She does have a history of microscopic hematuria and has had oliguria for a few years, but she feels she is getting worse. The provider ordered a BUN, creatinine, creatinine clearance, a serum IgA and a complete UA. igA.jpg
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