Serum creatinine and urea: make the most of these simple test

Br J Hosp Med. 1996 Apr;55(8):513-6.

Abstract

The most frequently requested measurements of renal function are serum urea and creatinine. This article describes how to make the most of these simple tests in the assessment of patients with renal disease.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Creatinine / blood*
  • Creatinine / urine
  • Female
  • Glomerular Filtration Rate
  • Humans
  • Kidney / physiology*
  • Kidney Diseases / blood
  • Kidney Diseases / diagnosis
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Urea / blood*

Substances

  • Urea
  • Creatinine