What is an IVP and renal check?
Renal check is a blood test,related to kidney functions ,serum level of creatinine or blood urea Nitrogen(BUN) are measured as an easy screening procedure. IVP is Intra-Venous-Pyelography , a special type of X-Ray designed to study kidneys,bladder and ureters(the tubes which carries urine from kidneys to bladder ). Procedure is performed at radiology department, You will need to urinate immediately before procedure. A vein will be assesed in the arm and Iodine based contrast dye will be injected.A series of X-Ray images are taken at different time intervals. You have to remain still during procedure which may take one hour. A compression device may be used. At the end of the procedure you will again be asked to urinate to see final emptying of bladder.
