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- Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR) | National Kidney Foundation
Learn about eGFR, how your kidneys filter waste, and why early detection of CKD is crucial for protecting kidney health Your kidneys filter your blood by removing waste and extra water to make urine The glomerular filtration rate (GFR) shows how well the kidneys are filtering
- Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR): Test Levels
Healthcare providers use estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) to determine if you have kidney damage and stage kidney disease eGFR measures your kidneys’ ability to filter toxins from your blood A low number may indicate kidney failure, which means you need dialysis or a kidney transplant What is estimated glomerular filtration rate?
- Blood test: eGFR (estimated glomerular filtration rate)
What is eGFR? eGFR (estimated glomerular filtration rate) is a measure of how well your kidneys are working Your eGFR is an estimated number based on a blood test and your age, sex, and body type eGFR is considered a mostly reliable test for doctors to know how well your kidneys are working
- Understanding eGFR: What It Really Means for Your Kidneys
What Is eGFR? eGFR, or estimated glomerular filtration rate, is one of the main markers used to assess how well your kidneys are filtering waste from your blood
- MDRD GFR Equation - MDCalc
Medications should be dose-adjusted for the most recent available eGFR In this setting, eGFR and creatinine clearance may be used interchangeably, though they are physiologically different terms
- Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) Test for Your Kidneys - WebMD
This is a measure of how well your kidneys are working An estimated GFR test (eGFR) can give your doctor some important information about those organs
- What Does It Mean If eGFR Is High? Kidney Health Results
Estimated GFR (eGFR) is a mathematical construct based on the age, sex, ethnicity, and serum creatinine level of a person This is typically determined through the laboratory's analysis of the blood sample and reported together with the serum creatinine result
- Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) Test - MedlinePlus
Early-stage kidney disease doesn't usually cause symptoms, so you may have an eGFR test to check your kidney health as part of a routine exam You may also need this test if you have a high risk of getting kidney disease
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