Inulin Test

The insulin test is one of the methods for studying kidney function. It is based on measuring the level of inulin in the patient's blood and urine. An insulin test allows you to evaluate kidney function and determine the presence of kidney failure.

To conduct an inulin test, the patient is given inulin intravenously. Then, at certain intervals, the content of inulin in the blood serum and urine is determined. Changes in inulin levels can be used to estimate glomerular filtration rate (GFR).

GFR is the process by which the blood is filtered through the glomeruli and cleared of metabolic waste products. If GFR is reduced, it can lead to the development of kidney failure and other kidney diseases.

The insulin test is used to diagnose renal failure, assess the effectiveness of treatment and monitor the patient's condition. It can also be used to determine glomerular filtration rate in healthy individuals to assess kidney function.

The inulin test is an innovative diagnostic method for monitoring the condition of the kidneys and assessing the efficiency of their work. It is used by nephrology and urology specialists to identify various diseases associated with kidney dysfunction. This study allows you to determine the glomerular filtration rate, which is an important indicator of the functional state of the kidney.

The inulin test is based on the introduction of inulin directly into the patient's blood. Inulin is a substance found in the seed coat of many plants, such as Jerusalem artichoke, chicory, dandelion and others. In the study, inulin is injected into the patient's bloodstream, after which it is absorbed into the kidneys, filtered and then excreted through urine. Analysis of the content of inulin in urine allows you to determine the amount of the substance that has passed through the kidneys.