Renal Function

Renal function tests include:

• Urea
• Creatinine

Interpretation

Urea:Creatinine Ratio

The usual ratio of urea:creatinine is ~1:10.

Cause Altered of Urea:Creatinine Ratio

Increased	Decreased
Hypovolaemia Corticosteroids Gastrointestinal bleeding High protein diet Severe catabolism	Malnutrition Low protein diet Pregnancy Severe liver dysfunction SIADH Rhabdomyolysis

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