Synonyms: Kidney (Function) Panel
Why It Is Done:
*For overall review of the state of the kidneys *Useful in determining possible kidney disease
Test Overview:
A group of tests that include:
Albumin, serum; BUN; BUN:creatinine ratio; calcium, serum; carbon dioxide, total; chloride, serum; creatinine, serum; glucose, serum; phosphorus, serum; potassium, serum; sodium, serum
How To Prepare:
Fasting 10 to 12 hours