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Incorrect. The Modification of Diet in Renal Disease Study Group (MDRD) equation is widely used but certain factors such as pregnancy can make it inaccurate so it is not the gold standard.
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c
MDRD equation
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Incorrect. This is widely used but is not the gold standard test.
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b
Cockcroft-Gualt equation
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Correct. Inulin is 100% secreted by the glomeruli which makes it the most accurate test.
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a
Inulin clearance
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Incorrect. This cannot measure GFR but can give a rough idea of kidney function.
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e
Dipstick Urine test
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Incorrect. This is used to predict the probability of hydronephrosis in patients with acute kidney injury.
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d
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Concept
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2693
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Glomerular filtration rate
Topic
168
Renal Physiology
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What is the gold standard test for measuring glomerular filtration rate?
a