Information Package / Course Catalogue
Kidney Function Tests
Course Code: VBY522
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 1
Prt.: 2
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

To learn and interpret tests of renal function and renal function

Course Content

Renal function, causes and consequences of loss of function, metabolism of urea and creatinine, glomerular function tests, tubular function tests, determination of urinary protein and urinary enzymes

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To be able to comprehend renal function
2.To be able to comprehend the metabolism of urea and creatinine.
3.To be able to make and interprete the measurement of urea and creatinine
4.To be able to comprehend and interprete the proximal and distal tubular functions
5.To be able to comprehend Urine concentration tests, urine protein and urine enzymes determination.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Karagül H., Altıntaş A., Fidancı U.R., Sel T.(2000) Klinik Biyokimya. Medisan Yayınevi ANKARA.
2.Kaplan L.A, Pesce A.J, KAzmierczak S.C. Clinical chemistry. Mosby. U.S.A.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Overview to the renal function
Week 2 - Theoretical
Regulatory and endocrine functions of the kidney
Week 3 - Theoretical
Metabolic and excretory functions of the kidney
Week 4 - Theoretical
Glomerular function tests: serum or plasma creatinine levels, plasma urea level
Week 5 - Theoretical
Metabolism of urea, urea removal
Week 6 - Theoretical
Metabolism of creatine, creatinine removal
Week 7 - Theoretical
Serum urea and creatinine measurement and interpretation
Week 8 - Theoretical
Midterm exam
Week 9 - Theoretical
Proximal and distal tubular function
Week 10 - Theoretical
Urine osmolarity and concentration tests
Week 11 - Theoretical
Plasma tests and the use of radiochemicals
Week 12 - Theoretical
Proteinuria
Week 13 - Theoretical
Determination of urinary protein
Week 14 - Theoretical
Urine protein / creatinine ratio. Urinary enzymes
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment2%10
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140114
Lecture - Practice140228
Term Project1505
Reading25010
Quiz24110
Midterm Examination1213
Final Examination1112
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)72
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
PÇ-11
PÇ-12
PÇ-13
PÇ-14
PÇ-15
OÇ-1
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-2
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-3
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-4
5
5
4
OÇ-5
5
5
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026