Is Uric Acid Report When Done With Kidney Function Test Accurate?

Posted on Thu, 25 Sep 2014

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Thu, 25 Sep 2014 Answered on

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Question : how accurate is uric acid when testing for kidney function

Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney (1 hour later)

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Dear Friend.
Welcome to HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney. I understand your concern.
Uric Acid report when done with Kidney Function test is accurate.
In case of acute Renal failure the Uric Acid is usually high due to under secretion of Uric Acid but that value is true value.
If you could ask me more specifically I can help you much better.
Stay Healthy.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Anshul Varshney (48 minutes later)

Thank you! I'm not sure what you mean by uric acid report when done with kidney function test is accurate. It sounds like I can use this test to determine kidney function.

Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney (6 hours later)

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Dear Friend.
Kidney Functions are measured by calculating eGFR that is Glomerular Filtration Rate mainly estimated through Serum Creatinine.
Share your report with me. I'll help you in estimating your kidney Functions.
Stay Healthy.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar