COMLEX Osteopathic Medicine

Category - Genitourinary

The kidneys function as one of the body’s filtration systems. Which of the following tests help check kidney function?
  1. CBC
  2. Creatinine clearance
  3. ALT
  4. AST
Explanation
Answer - B - The creatinine clearance test is composed of a 24-hour urine sample, along with a current blood sample. A calculation is done to compare the level of creatinine in the blood to that in the urine. The calculation allows a provider to see how well the kidneys are functioning and clearing creatinine.
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