Nephrology Treatments and Procedures

Albumin Blood Serum Level

Albumin is a protein produced by the liver that circulated in the blood. An albumin blood serum level is a common blood test that determines the levels of albumin in the blood. It’s useful for diagnosing a number of medical conditions, including liver and kidney diseases and in some cases nutritional status. Learn More About Albumin Blood Serum Level Here

Cystine Analysis - Urine Amino Acid Qt.

Testing for amino acids, which are abnormally excreted in the urine helps identify body function imbalances that can occur from inherited or acquired diseases. Learn More About Cystine Analysis - Urine Amino Acid Qt. Here

Dialysis

Dialysis is a medical procedure that cleans and filters the body’s blood, either with a machine or the lining of the abdomen. It’s a procedure that is necessary in the case of kidney failure. Learn More About Dialysis Here

Dialysis Fistula

A dialysis fistula or graft are medical treatments that creates access to a vein for patients who need regular dialysis treatments. Learn More About Dialysis Fistula Here

DMSA Renal Scan

DMSA renal kidney scan is a kidney imaging test that gives a clearer picture of the kidneys than standard imaging tests. It’s a nuclear medicine test. Learn More About DMSA Renal Scan Here

Glomerular Filtration Rate Test

Glomeruli act as filters for the kidneys, removing waste from the blood. A GFR test checks how well the kidneys are working by measuring how much blood flows through the glomeruli in a minute. Learn More About Glomerular Filtration Rate Test Here

Hemodialysis

Hemodialysis is a medical procedure that cleans and filters the body’s blood with a machine that’s sometimes known as an artificial kidney. It’s a procedure that is necessary in the case of kidney failure. The kidneys usually handle the task of cleaning the body’s blood. Learn More About Hemodialysis Here

Intravenous Pyelogram

Intravenous pyelogram (IVP) is a form of X-ray that provides a better view of how waste fluid flows through the renal and urinary system with a special dye. Learn More About Intravenous Pyelogram Here

Methylmalonic Acid (Plasma)

A plasma methylmalonic acid test is a test to determine the levels of methylmalonic acid in the blood plasma. Learn More About Methylmalonic Acid (Plasma) Here

Nephrectomy

Nephrectomy is the medical term for the surgical removal of a kidney. It’s done in the case of kidney failure, a kidney transplant, cancer or other reasons. Learn More About Nephrectomy Here

Nephrostomy Tube Placement

The purpose of a nephrostomy tube is to drain urine from the body during a medical procedure or when the body is unable to drain urine for other reasons. Learn More About Nephrostomy Tube Placement Here

Organic Acid Quantitation (Methylmalonic Acid)

Organic acid quantitation - methylmalonic acid is a test that can help diagnose a rare metabolic genetic disorder known as methylmalonic acidemia (MMA). Learn More About Organic Acid Quantitation (Methylmalonic Acid) Here

Peritoneal Dialysis

Peritoneal dialysis is a form of dialysis, which is a treatment that filters and cleans the blood when the kidneys no longer work. Most types of dialysis occur at a treatment center, but peritoneal dialysis is a form that a patient can do at home or at work. Learn More About Peritoneal Dialysis Here

Radionuclide Cystogram

Radionuclide cystogram is an imaging test that are used to check the function of the urinary tract and the bladder. It’s a nuclear medicine test that involves using a radioactive material in order to add clarity to the images related to the test. Learn More About Radionuclide Cystogram Here

Renal MAG3 Scan

Renal MAG3 scan is an imaging test that examines the shape, size, position and function of the kidneys. It’s a nuclear medicine test that involves using a radioactive material in order to add clarity to the images related to the test. Learn More About Renal MAG3 Scan Here