Timely and accurate assessment of renal function is crucial in managing acute and chronic kidney diseases. Renal function tests are crucial for the diagnosis, prognosis, and monitoring of the response of kidneys to the treatment. Different parameters of renal function viz glomerular filtration rate, albuminuria, proteinuria, tubular function, and urine analysis are the hallmarks of renal function test.
Several novel biomarkers, including low-molecular-weight proteins such as cystatin C, beta 2-microglobulin, and retinol-binding protein and proteins produced in response to cellular/tissue injury such as neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL), kidney injury molecule 1 (KIM-1), L-type fatty acid-binding protein (L-FABP), fibroblast growth factor 23 (FGF23), and beta-trace protein have been identified to assess renal function. Take this quiz and answer the following questions on…
