Early detection of renal dysfunction: practical recommendations

Test programmes for early detection of renal dysfunction are urgently needed. They should be adapted to the population under investigation, whether the general population or an occupationally or medically exposed population. At present, there is no clinically relevant definition of renal dysfunction...

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Published inToxicology letters Vol. 46; no. 1-3; p. 251
Main Author Lison, A E
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Netherlands 01.03.1989
Subjects
Humans
Kidney Diseases - diagnosis
Kidney Diseases - physiopathology
Kidney Function Tests - economics
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Summary:Test programmes for early detection of renal dysfunction are urgently needed. They should be adapted to the population under investigation, whether the general population or an occupationally or medically exposed population. At present, there is no clinically relevant definition of renal dysfunction on the basis of pathological test results. Due to the complex function and structure of the kidney, measurement of a single parameter is not sufficient for early detection of renal dysfunction. However, any prophylactic and prospective protocol should take into account the sensitivity and specificity of the applied tests, the amount of work involved and the possible positive effects for the population at risk.
ISSN:0378-4274
DOI:10.1016/0378-4274(89)90133-1