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Glomerular Filtration Rate
The glomerular basement membrane is a part of the kidneys that helps filter waste and extra fluid from the blood.
Anti
-glomerular basement membrane antibodies are
Alternative Names
GBM antibody test; Antibody to human glomerular basement membrane; Anti-GBM antibodies
How the test is performed
Blood is drawn from a vein,...
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