Urinary tract infection (UTI)
Commonly called a UTI, an infection caused by bacteria in the bladder, kidneys, or cysts.
Urine
Liquid by-product of the body secreted by the kidneys.
Urine citrate
A substance that prevents formation of kidney stones; it may be decreased in some PKD patients.
Urine collection (24-hour)
A test done in combination with the blood creatinine test to determine kidney function, called creatinine clearance and is an approximation of glomerular filtration rate (GFR).
Venous catheter
A tube inserted into a vein in your neck, chest, or groin area; not intended for long-term use.
White blood cells (WBCs)
WBCs are typically present in the urine in small numbers; large numbers in the urine could suggest a UTI.
Zebrafish
The zebrafish is a simple model for studying vertebrate development and genetics and is a means of understanding how not only fish, but all vertebrates including humans, develop from the moment that sperm fertilizes an egg.