STEP 356: Biomarkers of Kidney Failure: A Brief Review (CE: 0.5)


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