Abstract:Summary Background. Renal function can be assessed by determination of the glomerular filtration rate (GFR). The standard method to determine GFR in children is the urinary clearance of inulin during a continuous intravenous infusion. However, this method is complex and invasive. Alternatively, the plasma clearance of inulin can be determined by single injection of inulin. The aim of this study was to validate the single injection method with a limited number of blood samples in pediatric patients.Method. Dete… Show more
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