Fractional Excretion of Sodium

The test is done in patients with acute renal failure to evaluate the probable type of renal failure.

Enter Details: Urinary Sodium UNa(mmol/L) Serum Sodium PNa(mmol/L) Urinary Creatinine UCr(mg/dl) Serum Creatinine PCr(mg/dl)

Result: Fractional Excretion of Sodium(FENa)%

Interpretation:

• Normal or Below normal values suggest:
  • bleeding, other causes of low blood volume, or insufficient blood flow to the kidneys (pre-renal failure; prerenal azotemia).
  • contrast nephropathy and pigment nephropathy.
• Above the normal range suggests:
  • persons with pre renal failure and on diuretic therapy.
  • chronic renal insufficiency with impaired sodium absorption.
  • acute tubular necrosis or renal causes like glomerulonephritis.

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