Impaired renal function is indicated when the amount of PSP excreted in the first 15 minutes is

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anstyrn 107 July 22, 2021 0 Comments

Impaired renal function is indicated when the amount of PSP excreted in the first 15
minutes is
(A) 20% (B) 35%
(C) 40% (D) 45%

aanya.bansal Answered question August 17, 2024

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score 0 · Answer 1 · 2024-08-17T15:44:15+00:00

The correct answer is (A) 20%.

Phenol sulfonphthalein (PSP) is a dye used to assess renal function. In a PSP test, the dye is injected intravenously, and its excretion is measured over time. Impaired renal function is indicated if less than 20% of the dye is excreted in the first 15 minutes.