kidney function study
nounA test that checks how well your kidneys are cleaning your blood.
The doctor ordered a kidney function study to make sure her kidneys were working properly.
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2. A blood test that measures waste products like creatinine and urea to see how well the kidneys filter.
The kidney function study showed normal creatinine levels.
3. A urine test that checks for protein or other signs of kidney trouble.
A kidney function study of her urine found no protein.
4. An imaging scan, such as an ultrasound, used to look at the kidneys' shape and size.
The kidney function study with ultrasound showed both kidneys were normal in size.
5. A school science project or lesson about how kidneys work.
For the kidney function study, the class built a model of a filtering kidney.