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What your kidney function test results mean

An eGFR below 60 ml/min indicates possible kidney disease. High creatinine levels in the blood can suggest the kidneys are ...
Oregonian

Dear Doctor: How does blood test eGFR number reflect kidney function, and what range is ‘normal’?

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 73-year-old female. A recent blood test returned an eGFR (estimated glomerular filtration rate) of 59. My physician’s nurse told me that the test was normal. When I asked her ...
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence

Point-of-care creatinine devices to assess kidney function before CT imaging with intravenous contrast

Point-of-care (POC) creatinine devices allow rapid measurement of creatinine levels and calculation of estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR). This can show whether the kidneys are working ...
Medscape

Doctors: 5 Deceptive Lab Tests to Drop for Better Options

Many routine laboratory tests continue to be used, despite their limited diagnostic or patient management. Newer biomarkers offer more precise and clinically relevant data at similar costs, with ...