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RFT (Renal Function Tests)
RFT (Renal Function Tests)
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What are Renal Function Tests (RFTs)?
- Purpose: RFTs measure various parameters to evaluate kidney function and detect abnormalities.
- Parameters: RFTs typically include tests for creatinine, blood urea nitrogen (BUN), estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), and sometimes electrolytes like potassium and sodium.
Why are Renal Function Tests (RFTs) Important?
- Kidney Health: Assessing kidney function helps detect conditions like chronic kidney disease (CKD), acute kidney injury (AKI), and nephrotic syndrome.
- Monitoring: Used to monitor the progression of kidney disease and assess the effectiveness of treatment.
- Medication Management: Helps adjust medications dosages that are cleared by the kidneys, such as certain antibiotics and medications for blood pressure.
- Overall Health: Kidneys play a crucial role in maintaining fluid balance, electrolyte levels, and removing waste products from the blood.
Components of Renal Function Tests:
- Creatinine: A waste product from muscle breakdown. Elevated levels can indicate kidney dysfunction.
- Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN): Measures the amount of nitrogen in the blood that comes from urea, a byproduct of protein metabolism. Elevated levels can indicate kidney or liver dysfunction, dehydration, or heart failure.
- eGFR (Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate): Estimates how much blood passes through the glomeruli (filters) in the kidneys each minute. It helps assess kidney function.
- Electrolytes: Tests for potassium, sodium, chloride, and bicarbonate levels, which are regulated by the kidneys and can be affected by kidney function.
When Should You Get Renal Function Tests (RFTs)?
- Symptoms: If you have symptoms like changes in urination (frequency, color), swelling (edema), fatigue, or persistent high blood pressure.
- Medical Conditions: Individuals with diabetes, hypertension, autoimmune diseases, or a family history of kidney disease.
- Medication Use: Monitoring kidney function for patients taking medications that can affect the kidneys.