Evaluation of renal functions--a computer programme.

Abstract

The authors describe the operational characteristics of a computer programme, which they developed and routinely use, to facilitate the evaluation of renal function tests data. Upon input of the necessary biochemical parameters the values of the various clearances, fractional excretions and other indices and ratios obtained from renal function tests are calculated. The computer programme provides an output of diagnostic commentaries in text format for further evaluation by the attending physician. The programme is written in FORTRAN IV language.