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?
MDRD GFR Equation Calculator The MDRD GFR Equation estimates glomerular filtration rate based on creatinine and patient characteristics
Understanding eGFR: What It Really Means for Your Kidneys 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 But the keyword here is estimated eGFR is not a direct measurement
Stages of kidney disease (CKD) - American Kidney Fund Learn what the stages of chronic kidney disease (CKD) refer to and how stages are based on the eGFR test Get an overview of each of the five stages The journey through the stages of kidney disease can bring many questions and concerns
Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) Test - MedlinePlus A glomerular filtration rate (GFR) test shows how well your kidneys remove waste from your blood It helps diagnose kidney disease in its early stages Learn more