renal panel
nounUK /ˈriːnəl ˈpænəl/
US /ˈriːnəl ˈpænəl/
A renal panel is a blood test that checks how well your kidneys are working.
The doctor ordered a renal panel to make sure her kidneys were healthy.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A set of laboratory measurements used to evaluate kidney function and electrolyte balance.
The renal panel showed elevated creatinine and potassium levels.
3. A diagnostic blood test group that includes BUN, creatinine, and electrolytes.
A basic renal panel was included in the patient's admission labs.
4. A clinical tool for monitoring patients with chronic kidney disease.
Her nephrologist reviews a renal panel every three months.