What does DTPA renal scan report Total GFR- 118.6 ml/min indicate
Patient: Dr. i want to ask the result of my report of DTPA Renal Scan whose repot is as follows:-Total GFR- 118.6 ml/min.                  Rt. kidney:-75.97 ml/min.                   Lt. kidney:- 42.62 ml/min.Split Function: Rt. kidney:64.05%                      Lt. kidney: 35.95%Are these all nornal or not ?????? please sugest somthing if not...............!!!!!! Doctor: Overall your kidney function is normal. However Lt kidney function is little lower. It could be due to recurrent urine infections in the past or could be due to high BP damaging Lt kidney. But don't worry. Avoid pain killers,non vegetarian diet. All the best. If you have any questions feel free to contact me.