Biochemical Assessment of Renal and Liver Function among Preeclamptics in Lagos Metropolis

Table 2

Comparative analysis of renal function parameters in preeclamptic and normotensive participants.

Variable	Preeclampsia mean ±SD (n=49)	Control mean ±SD (n=50)	t value	p value
Sodium (mmol/L)			2.11	0.04
Chloride (mmol/L)			0.69	0.50
Potassium (mmol/L)			-4.05	<0.0001
Bicarbonate (mmol/L)			1.90	0.06
Plasma Urea (mmol/L)			-8.21	< 0.0001
Plasma Creatinine (μmol/L)			-8.53	<0.0001
Uric Acid (μmol/L)			-7.76	<0.0001
Spot urine Creat (mg/L)			-2.73	0.01
Spot urine Prot (mg/L)			-6.59	<0.0001
Albumin/creatinine (μg/mg)			-5.12	<0.0001

Significant probability (probability <0.05).