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Name Clearance
[P]x Clearance Ratio = Cx
Equation
Cx = [U]xV
Units
ml/min
Comments
x is any substance Also means fractional excretion of x
Clearance Ratio
Cinulin RPF = [U]PAHV
None
[P]PAH
ml/min
ml/min
Filtration Fraction
RPF
None
Filtered Load
mg/min
Excretion = V X [U]x
mg/min If positive, net reabsorption If negative, net secretion If positive, free water is excreted ml/min If negative, free water is reabsorbed
mg/min
CH2O = V - Cosm
Free-Water Clearance