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Kidney Function Tests (KFT)

پشکنینی فرمانی گورچیلە (KFT)

Measuring waste substances such as urea and creatinine in the blood.

Definition

The kidneys filter the blood of mineral and chemical waste so that it leaves in the urine. A rise in the creatinine level in the blood is a sign that the kidneys are working slowly. It is a main test for people with diabetes or high blood pressure.

Example sentence

«His blood creatinine level was normal, which is a sign of good kidney health.»

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Medical notice

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