eGFR

An estimate of kidney filtering power.

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eGFR is an estimated filtration rate calculated from creatinine, age and sex. Below 60 mL/min/1.73 m² for more than 3 months suggests chronic kidney disease.

KDIGO classification; diagnosis also needs albuminuria and duration.
StageeGFR (mL/min/1.73 m²)
G1≥90
G260–89
G3a45–59
G3b30–44
G415–29
G5<15
Sources
  • KDIGO — Clinical Practice Guideline for the Evaluation and Management of CKD (2012; 2024 update)

General information only; not diagnosis or treatment. Review your results with your clinician.