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Glomerular Filtration Rate Test Methods and Guidelines  

Park, Min-Ho (Department of Nuclear Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital)
Lee, Ha-Young (Department of Nuclear Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital)
Ryu, Hwa-Jin (Department of Nuclear Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital)
Yoo, Tae-Min (Department of Nuclear Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital)
Noh, Gyeong-Woon (Department of Nuclear Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital)
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The Korean Journal of Nuclear Medicine Technology / v.22, no.2, 2018 , pp. 97-100 More about this Journal
Abstract
Purpose The glomerular filtration rate (GFR) test is an important indicator of glomerular filtration and has been used to test renal function and the extent of its function. The GFR test is performed by intravenous injection of radioactive medicines made of $^{51}Cr$-EDTA, and blood concentration is measured by taking blood according to the elapsed time. also, PET-CT, bone scan, transfusion and so on will affect the outcome. Therefore, we will improve the quality of the test by providing guidelines for the GFR test for more accurate testing. Materials and Methods 5 mL of physiological saline solution and 2 mL of $^{51}Cr$-EDTA solution are used to make 5 mL of the radiopharmaceutical solution to be injected into the patient. First, the syringe weight is measured before the injection, and then the radioactive medicine is injected into the patient's vein and the syringe weight is measured after the injection. Blood sampling is performed twice in total. In adults, blood is collected 3 hours / 5 hours after injection and in children 2 hours / 5 hours after injection. The blood sample is centrifuged at 3300 rpm for 5 minutes. Standard solution is prepared by filling diluent water up to the scale indicated in the 200-mL volumetric flask, discarding $500{\mu}L$, injecting $500{\mu}L$ of GFR reagent and mixing well. $500{\mu}L$ each of the standard solution is dispensed into two test tubes, and $500{\mu}L$ of each of the plasma samples collected in time is dispensed into two test tubes and measured with a Cobra Counter. Results At present, the reference range applied in this study is $119.5{\pm}30.3ml/min/1.73m2$ for males and $125.2{\pm}28.2ml/min/1.73m^2$ for females. Conclusion The GFR test is conducted using radioactive medical products. GFR testing is performed as a scheduled test, but PET-CT, dialysis and transfusion, which may affect GFR testing, may be scheduled during GFR testing. Therefore, we could get accurate GFR test results by notifying the ward and department beforehand when booking.
Keywords
Glomerular filtration rate; $^{51}Cr$-EDTA; Cobra Counter;
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