The renal quantitative scintillation camera study for determination of renal function

Journal Article · Tue Mar 01 00:00:00 EST 1983 · J. Urol.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5979645

Thompson, Jr, I M; Boineau, F G; Evans, B B; Schlegel, J U

The renal quantitative scintillation camera study assesses glomerular filtration rate and effective renal plasma flow based upon renal uptake of 99mtechnetium-iron ascorbate and 131iodine-hippuran, respectively. The method was compared to inulin, para-aminohippuric acid and creatinine clearance studies in 7 normal subjects and 9 patients with various degrees of reduced renal function. The reproducibility of the technique was determined in 15 randomly selected pediatric patients. The values of glomerular filtration rate and effective renal plasma flow were not significantly different from those of inulin and para-aminohippuric acid studies. The reproducibility of the technique was comparable to that of inulin and para-aminohippuric acid studies. Patient acceptance of the technique is excellent and the cost is minimal. Renal morphology and excretory dynamics also are demonstrated. The technique is advocated as a clinical measure of renal function.

• Research Organization: Department of Urology, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, Louisiana
• OSTI ID: 5979645
• Journal Information: J. Urol.; (United States), Vol. 129:3
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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