Fractional excretion of sodium

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The fractional excretion of sodium (FENA) is a medical test.

Uses

Can FENA help predict whether acute kidney injury will be chronic.[1]

References

  1. Pépin MN, Bouchard J, Legault L, Ethier J (2007). "Diagnostic performance of fractional excretion of urea and fractional excretion of sodium in the evaluations of patients with acute kidney injury with or without diuretic treatment". Am. J. Kidney Dis. 50 (4): 566–73. DOI:10.1053/j.ajkd.2007.07.001. PMID 17900456. Research Blogging.