Biochemistry

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eGFR calculated by 4V-MDRD formula. Multiply result by factor of 1.21 if patient of African ethnicity.

Results must be interpreted in accordance with Irish CKD Guidlines (www.nephrology.ie)
The diagnosis of  CKD is entirely based on eGFR once value is less than 60 ml/min/1.73 m². 

CKD stages 1 and 2 require other clinical features to appropriately apply CKD label.

Results are not applicable to subjects :

1. If age less than 18 years.      
2. With extremes of body surface area and muscle mass.                        
3. With acute renal impairment   
4. Pregnancy.

Note : eGFR not yet validated in patients over 80 years

Related links

Irish CKD Guidelines : click here

Reference range

mls/min/1.73m²

Last updated

Mon, 20 Jul 2015 10:17:19 IST