Hypocitraturia is present when renal function is impaired in diverse nephropathies and is not related with serum bicarbonate levels

ConclusionsHypocitraturia is not specific of ADPKD but it is also present in all tested nephropathies and is related with renal impairment and not with serum bicarbonate. It could be interesting to study urinary citrate as a marker of renal function and as a prognostic factor.
Source: International Urology and Nephrology - Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research