A plasma creatinine- and urea-based equation to estimate glomerular filtration rate in rats
Paul J. Besseling, Tobias T. Pieters, Isabella Nguyen, Petra M. de Bree, Nel Willekes, Adele H. Dijk, Dominique M. Bovée, Ewout J. Hoorn, Maarten B. Rookmaaker, Karin G. F. Gerritsen, Marianne C. Verhaar, Hendrik Gremmels, Jaap A. Joles
Abstract
This is the first equation, that we know of, which estimates glomerular filtration rate in rats based on a single measurement of body weight, plasma creatinine, and plasma urea.
Topics & Concepts
Renal functionCreatinineUreaUrologyChemistryInternal medicineEndocrinologyChromatographyMedicineBiochemistryChronic Kidney Disease and DiabetesElectrolyte and hormonal disordersBirth, Development, and Health