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Laboratory Values Associated with Renal Function and Disease Processes

A Review for Sonographers

Edward S. Starrett, R.T., RDMS

Ultrasound Department, Westlake Community Hospital, 1225 Superior Street, Melrose Park, IL 60160.

In many instances, the pertinent clinical history and laboratory assessment of patients prior to beginning a sonographic study are not clearly understood or are completely overlooked. It is imperative that these prelim- inary avenues be exhausted upon approaching and ob- taining a clinical differential diagnosis of the patient's condition for the interpreting physician. The purpose of this article is to provide 1) a review of renal anatomy and basic function; 2) further explanation of laboratory tests and values related to the diagnostic evaluation of the kidneys; 3) encouragement for sonographers to better understand and correlate available laboratory data to aid in approaching a sonographic diagnosis.

Key Words: kidney ultrasound • laboratory values

Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Vol. 2, No. 4, 206-218 (1986)
DOI: 10.1177/875647938600200402
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