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Lab Values
Test 4 lab values
BUN | 10-20 mg/dL |
Creatinine | 0.6-1.2 (M) 0.5-1.1 (F) *** Serum levels do not increase until after 50% of kidney function has been lost *** |
GFR | >90 mL/min |
Urinalysis (for UTI) | Indications of 3 or more WBCs w RBCs - Leukocyte estrase and nitrites - abnormal findings indicate positive UTI through dipstick |
Urine Culture (UTI) | Let bacteria grow 2-3 days |
Increased K+ | >6.5 |
Severe Metabolic Acidosis |