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Glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is a basic parameter of renal function. Its measurement is usually performed to determine renal clearance for evaluation and follow-up of renal disease. 51Cr-Ethylenediaminetetraacetate (51Cr-EDTA) is eliminated from the body only by glomerular filtration and thus clearance of this agent can be used to measure GFR. The method described provides a simple and accurate method to measure this parameter.
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© 1988 Raman Mistry
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Mistry, R. (1988). Glomerular Filtration Rate. In: Manual of Nuclear Medicine Procedures. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4899-3134-4_2
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