renal function; kidney function

Introduction

Common term used in reference to function of the kidney, commonly assessed by creatinine clearance or other renal function test.

Complications

• elderly sustaine diminished renal function manifested by an increase in serum creatinine serum cystatin C levels after exposure to extreme dry heat despite adequate hydration however,
  • younger age & higher humidity mitigate this effect

Additional terms

• age-associated changes in renal function
• kidney
• kidney disease; renal disease
• renal function tests; renal function panel