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Kidney function tests: creatinine, eGFR and why urine results matter
Understand the difference between a kidney blood profile, estimated filtration and urine albumin testing.
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Organ-health panels combine measurements that answer different questions. Blood filtration estimates, urine albumin and liver enzymes should not be reduced to a single percentage of organ health.
Exact panel components vary. Check the requested analytes and retain units, previous values and collection circumstances when discussing results.
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