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Review
. 1996 Apr;55(8):513-6.

Serum creatinine and urea: make the most of these simple test

C G Isles  1 , J R Paterson
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  • PMID: 8732226
Review

Serum creatinine and urea: make the most of these simple test

C G Isles et al. Br J Hosp Med. 1996 Apr.

Abstract

The most frequently requested measurements of renal function are serum urea and creatinine. This article describes how to make the most of these simple tests in the assessment of patients with renal disease.

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