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Consult Request Guidelines
for Polycystic Kidney Disease
Polycystic Kidney Disease
Suggested Pre-Referral Evaluation and Management Guidelines
1)
Aggressively manage hypertension and hyperlipidemia.
2)
Counsel on smoking cessation.
Suggested Additional Test/Management Prior to Specialty Visit
1)
Renal Ultrasound
2)
Renal Panel (Glu, UN, Creat, Sod, Pot, Cl, CO 2 , Cal, Phos, Alb), CBC, fasting lipids
Patient Education/Information (includes preps)
1)
The Polycystic Kidney Disease Foundation
2)
Polycystic Kidney Disease
3)
Kidney Diseases
Appointment Timeframe
If renal function is stable, this is not an emergency (30 -60 days).
How to Get Results to Consultant
UMHS Patients: See Careweb
External Patients: Hand carry results including ultrasound report
Clinic Contact Information
Physicians: 800-962-3555
Patients: 734-647-9160
Or 888-287-1084 (toll free)
Clinic Location Sites
Taubman Health Care Center
UM Consulting Physician
General Nephrology
Revised on:
03/21/2011