BETA-2-MICROGLOBULIN AS RENAL DIAGNOSTIC AGENT

被引:18
作者
BRAREN, V [1 ]
GODDARD, J [1 ]
BRILL, AB [1 ]
TOUYA, JJ [1 ]
机构
[1] VANDERBILT UNIV HOSP,DEPT RADIOL & RADIOL SCI,NASHVILLE,TN 37232
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10.1016/0090-4295(79)90385-6
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R5 [内科学]; R69 [泌尿科学(泌尿生殖系疾病)];
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1002 ; 100201 ;
摘要
Our group has undertaken the determination of serum levels of beta-2-microglobulin in 250 patients. We have compared this diagnostic entity to radioisotopic glomerular filtration rate, serum creatinine, and blood urea nitrogen. We have also analyzed the cost effectiveness of each of these diagnostic entities and combinations thereof. We conclude that beta-2-microglobulin is a simple test to perform; it is specific, sensitive, and accurate. Its cost effectiveness is excellent. We advocate its wide clinical usage. © 1979.
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