What are the tests included in kidney panel?

Pathology & Lab Medicines, Nephrology

In this video, Dr. Sunil Dargar, MBBS, MD, Pathologist, New Delhi, will discuss about the tests included in kidney panel. He will also talk about the confusion among the doctors regarding these kidney function tests. The kidney function tests include urea, Blood urea nitrogen (BUN), creatinine, uric acid, sodium, potassium and chloride. Chloride might not be asked for many a times, instead ionic calcium is tested which can give useful information to the physician.

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Dr. Sunil Dargar

MBBS, MD - Pathology & Microbiology. Has 38 years of experience. Pathologist in Jasola, Delhi and has an experience of 38 years in this field. Practices at Delhi ENT Multispecialty Hospital and Research Centre in Jasola, Delhi. Completed MBBS from Nagpur University in 1980 and MD - Pathology & Microbiology from Nagpur University in 1983. A member of Delhi Medical Council.

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What are the tests included in kidney panel?