Urinary leucine aminopeptidase

Leucine aminopeptidase is widely distributed in various tissues of the human body and is also distributed in urine. When the kidney is severely damaged, causing pathological changes in the renal parenchyma, urinary leucine aminopeptidase is significantly elevated. Determination of urinary leucine aminopeptidase contributes to the clinical diagnosis of renal or extrarenal disease. Basic Information Specialist classification: urinary examination classification: urine / kidney function test Applicable gender: whether men and women apply fasting: not fasting Analysis results: Below normal: No clinical significance. Normal value: Urinary leucine aminopeptidase: 3.83-9.25u/(g·cr) Above normal: Common in various glomerulonephritis active period, acute pyelonephritis, shock, anesthesia, cardiovascular surgery caused by renal ischemia or acute renal failure, drug-induced nephropathy, kidney tumor, extra-renal tumor (such as liver, gallbladder, Pancreas, lungs, blood, etc. negative: Positive: Tips: Severe exercise is prohibited. The aminoglycoside antibiotics (gentamicin, tobramycin, polymyxin, etc.) and sulfonamides are stopped in the week before the test. Drink alcohol for 3 days before the test. The middle part of the urine is taken for inspection. Normal value (6.54 ± 2.71) u / (g · cr). Clinical significance Elevation is common in various active stages of glomerulonephritis, acute pyelonephritis, shock, anesthesia, renal ischemia or acute renal failure caused by cardiovascular surgery, drug-induced nephropathy, renal tumor, extra-renal tumor (such as liver, Biliary, pancreatic, lung, blood, etc. High results may be diseases: acute pyelonephritis, kidney tumors Before the test: prohibit strenuous exercise, maintain a good diet and rest, check off the aminoglycoside antibiotics (gentamicin, tobramycin, polymyxin, etc.) and sulfonamides one week before the test. Drink alcohol for 3 days before the test. At the time of examination: a part of the urine is discharged first to wash away the bacteria remaining in the urethra and the anterior urethra, and then the middle part of the urine is taken for inspection. Inspection process The urine of the subject is collected and detected by chemical methods. Not suitable for the crowd Women in the menstrual period, cold patients. Adverse reactions and risks Generally no complications and harm.

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