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Can an acid loading test be used to assist with the diagnosis of RTAs other than an incomplete distal RTA?

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Nephrology · Rush Medical College

This almost seems like a trick question. It is so odd but I have to think the answer is no. An acid load tests the kidneys' ability to respond to metabolic acidosis by increasing Nh4+ excretion. The only situation where that is impaired is distal rta. Normally you do not need to acid load because th...

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