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Blood or urine is commonly collected to test for how the kidneys are functioning. Some kidney function tests include: creatine, creatinine-urine, creatine clearance, and BUN test.

Review Date: 1/31/2002 Reviewed By:A.D.A.M. Medical Illustration Team

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