: EGFR is estimated glomerular filtration rate. It is not really measured in the blood, it is just an estimation of the kidney function base

Nov 25, 2018 · See below: GFR is the rate at which blood is filtered by the kidneys each minute. The estimated GFR (eGFR) is based on serum creatinine and one’s weight, age, gender, and race. Dehydration is a common cause of both a rise in serum creatinine rise and a drop in the eGFR with the degree of change related to many factors.

Jun 7, 2013 · Kidney and Liver T: Egfr (normal >60), creatinine, bun/cr ratio are all lab values to suggest how the kidney function is, ast is an enzyme secreted by the liver, if its elevated there is something wrong with the liver (it varies from mild to severe). Check with your doctor or mentor about the normal values and the abnormal ones.

my gfr came back at 62 but my dr. said that is within normal range for my age (30) i have read it should be above 90. should i be concerned at all?: Yes: You are right, a healthy person of your age should have a gfr abo

Mar 18, 2019 · Maybe nothing: BUN and creatinine are meaningful only in the context of your overall health and body type. A very muscular man who eats a lo

Jul 18, 2013 · NASAId's and EFGR: The only sure way to tell if stopping nsaid's improved your kidney function is to go to the same doctor who took you blood in the first place. Have the doctor repeat a blood sample and have it sent to the lab to see what your egfr is. Your recovery may depend on how long you took the nsaid's. The chances of this happening are ...

Jul 12, 2019 · Lab should also mention egfr value. Creatinine 1.5 is slightly on the high side. Answered . 7/12/20195.3k ...

Apr 15, 2016 · I am told my glomerular filtration rate is 57.6. does this indicate kidney disease? creatinine is 1.0 bun is 20 total protein is 7.0 i am 55 w/f

Nov 13, 2016 · Createnine level jumped to 0.83 from 0.44 normal lab range is (0.50-0.9), i did a hi protein diet for 4 months, my egfr came back 82.09. Need help. A doctor has provided 1 answer

Jun 10, 2014 · GFR 10: This differs for everyone but in a relatively narrow range. Some patients with cardiac disease benefit from dialysis at higher GFR (low creatinine), african americans seem to tolerate higher creatinine without symptoms. In general convert the creatinine to egfr (online calculator) and expect dialysis at egfr less than 15 ml/min.