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Urinalysis: creatinine
Overview
- Urine creatinine concentrations can be measured in the same way as [serum] Blood biochemistry: creatinine.
Uses
In combination
- With [serum creatinine] to calculate glomerular filtration rate Fractional electrolyte excretion.
- With protein Blood biochemistry: total protein to determine protein losing.
- With NAG to determine tubular injury.
Sampling
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Tests
Methodologies
- As for [serum creatinine] Blood biochemistry: creatinine.
Availability
- Widely available.
Result Data
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Further Reading
Publications
Refereed papers
- Recent references from VetMedResource and PubMed.
- Russo E A et al (1986) Evaluation of renal function in cats, using quantitative urinalysis. Am J Vet Res 47 (6), 1308-1312.
- Stogdale L (1981) Correlation of changes in blood chemistry with pathological changes in the animal's body - II Electrolytes, kidney function tests, serum enzymes, and liver function tests. J S Afr Vet Assoc 52 (2), 155-164.