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Chapters
- 00:05Title
- 01:15Catheter Placement
- 02:15Urine and Blood Collection
- 04:31Sample Analysis
- 05:38Results: Representative Renal Function Parameters
- 06:32Conclusion
The purpose of this protocol is to demonstrate the principles and techniques for measuring and calculating glomerular filtration rate, urine flow rate, and excretion of sodium and potassium in a rat. This demonstration can be used to provide students with an overall conceptual understanding of how to measure renal function.
