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blood urea nitrogen (BUN)
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measurement of urea levels in blood (should be low unless kidney is diseased)
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creatinine clearance test
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measures the rate at which creatine is cleared from the blood by the kidney
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CT scan
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x-ray image with detailed cross-sectional views of organs and tissues: Taken with or without contrast material
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intravenous pyelogram (IVP)
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x-ray image of the renal pelvis & urinary tract after injection of contrast into a vein.
provides a test of renal function |
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kidneys, ureters, and bladder (KUB)
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x-ray (without contrast) of the kidneys, ureters & bladder
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renal angiography
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x-ray exam (with contrast) of the vascular system (blood vessels) of the kidney
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x-ray tests with contrast include:
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CT scan
intravenous pyelogram (IVP) renal angiography retrograde pyelogram |
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x-rays without contrast
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CT scan
Kidney, ureters & bladder (KUB) |
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