Nephrology-specific kidney cortex view with whole blood mass concentration measurement
This test involves analyzing blood to assess kidney cortex-specific metabolic or structural indicators, often used in specialized nephrology evaluations.
["This test helps evaluate kidney function and potential abnormalities in kidney tissue at a cellular level."]
Key facts at a glance
- LOINC
- 81607-4
- Short code
- NM Kidney cortex Views W RNC IV
- Synonyms
- NM Kidney cortex Views W RNC IV
- Category
- chemistry
- Sample
- serum
- Container
- Red-top tube (SST)
- Units
- N/A
- Fasting
- false
- Population
- adult
- Sex
- all
- Age range
- 18–65 years
- Method
- nm
- Specimen volume
- 5 mL
- Stability
- Room temperature: 4h, Refrigerated: 24h, Frozen: 7d
- Hemolysis max
- 500
- Lipemia max
- 1000
- Icterus max
- 500
- TAT
- 4–24 hours
- Order
- routine
What This Test Measures
The test measures mass concentration of substances within kidney cortex tissue, derived from whole blood samples. This may include markers related to cellular composition, metabolic activity, or structural integrity of kidney cortex cells. The method involves specialized imaging or biochemical profiling to assess these parameters.
Why It Might Be Ordered
Your healthcare provider may order this test if you have suspected kidney-related conditions such as chronic kidney disease, certain genetic disorders affecting kidney function, or if you’re undergoing evaluation for conditions requiring detailed kidney tissue assessment.
How the Test Works
Blood is drawn and processed to analyze the concentration of specific substances within kidney cortex cells. Advanced imaging or biochemical techniques are used to interpret these concentrations, which can reflect kidney health, metabolic processes, or potential abnormalities.
Preparation and Sample Collection
No special preparation is typically required. You may fast or avoid certain medications as directed by your provider. The blood sample is collected in a standard manner, and the test may require additional processing to isolate relevant kidney cortex-specific markers.
Clinical interpretation
How abnormal results are interpreted and what conditions they suggest.
◆Associated findings1
Frequently asked questions
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Sources
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