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Renal Function Assessment

Meaning

Renal Function Assessment is the systematic clinical and laboratory evaluation of the kidneys’ multiple physiological processes, including their capacity for glomerular filtration, tubular reabsorption, secretion, and their crucial endocrine roles. This assessment is an indispensable diagnostic procedure for determining the overall health of the urinary system and its impact on systemic fluid and electrolyte balance. Accurate assessment is necessary for proper drug dosing and the management of conditions like hypertension and diabetes. The results provide quantifiable data on the kidney’s efficiency in maintaining homeostasis.