Análise de exames laboratoriais de função renal de pacientes idosos de um laboratório da região metropolitana de Goiânia - Goiás

Abstract

Chronic Kidney Failure results from the gradual loss of renal function over months or years and is considered a serious public health problem. The aim of this study was to analyze the variations in the results of serum creatinine and urea tests, creatinine clearance, cystatin C and microalbuminuria, from laboratory results of elderly patients from a laboratory in the metropolitan region of Goiânia - Goiás. Descriptive study, and analyzed the results of the renal markers according to the results obtained in exams made by the laboratory under study. The study was conducted in a Clinical Analysis Laboratory located in the metropolitan region of Goiânia - Goiás. We analyzed 73 abnormal exams of patients of both sexes, aged over 60 years. The exams that showed more alteration were creatinine and urea. The changes were more detected in the female population. The study results showed that these elderly people involved may have renal dysfunction. Given this, it is very important to perform these laboratory tests and that after diagnosis individuals seek appropriate treatment, preventing kidney disease to progress to chronic conditions. The study may have kidney problems, so it is up to them to seek appropriate treatment, before their health can be more affected, thus impairing their quality of life.