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Creatinine clearance --what exactly is it?
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Calculation: It's a calculation of the kidney function.
Answered 7/16/2016
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It is a measure: Of creatinine, a breakdown product of muscle, and the efficiency of it's removal by functioning kidneys. It is measured by a blood testof creatinine, and a 24 hour urine collection to assess how much is cleared per hour. It is the gold standard of kidney function.
Answered 10/29/2016
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