Removal of Serum Beta-2 Microglobulin Using High-Performance Membranes and Analysis of Changes in Serum BMG Levels after Dialysis
- 6 May 1998
- journal article
- clinical trial
- Published by S. Karger AG in American Journal of Nephrology
- Vol. 18 (3) , 228-232
- https://doi.org/10.1159/000013341
Abstract
Background/Aims: The present study was undertaken to analyze the β2-microglobulin (BMG)-removing efficiency of high-performance membranes (HPMs) in relation to changes in serum BMG levels after dialysis. Methods: In 10 stable dialysis patients, six different HPMs were used in a crossover method. Serum BMG levels were measured immediately before dialysis, immediately after, 4 h after, and immediately before the next dialysis. On the basis of these measurements, the BMG removal rate was calculated. Results: The BMG removal rate as calculated on the basis of the BMG level immediately after dialysis was 11.29% higher than the rate calculated on the basis of the BMG level 4 h after dialysis. Conclusion: The BMG removal rate can be overestimated if it is calculated on the basis of the BMG level immediately after dialysis.Keywords
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