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What is in a renal panel |
- BUN - Creatinine - BUN/ Creatinine Ratio |
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BUN |
- indirectly measures kidney function - dependent on production of urea from liver so, if liver is damaged, not a helpful value - low levels uncommon - can rise due to dehydration and other factors |
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Creatinine |
- more specific than BUN - indirectly measures kidney function - rises due to kidney damage, infection, necrosis, obstruction, decreased blood flow - low levels uncommon |
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BUN/ Creatinine Ratio |
- helps determine pre-renal or renal cause - normal 10:1 – 20:1 - pre-renal >20:1 - renal 10-15:1 - post-renal evolves |
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What is tested for pancreatitis |
- Amylase - Lipase |
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Amylase |
- SENSITIVE test - rise is 4-6x normal value within 12-72 hrs - remains elevated until treated - dependent on pancreatic activity; significant damage will give decreased levels |
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Lipase |
- SPECIFIC test - rise is 5-10x normal values within 24-48 hrs - returns to normal after 7-10 days - dependent on pancreatic activity |
