Description:
This article provides a brief overview of chronic kidney
disease (CKD). The article focuses on creatinine level as a marker of renal
function.
Learning Objectives:
- Discuss creatinine and creatinine clearance as a marker of
renal function
- Discuss cystatin c as a marker of renal function
- Describe cautions about estimating glomerular filtration
rate
Author(s):
David Plaut
Andrew Mazzara, MS, MT(ASCP)
Launched: 2009