What Is a GFR Blood Test?

GFR measures how well your kidneys filter waste from blood.

Stages

  • 90+: normal
  • 60–89: mild decrease
  • 30–59: moderate
  • 15–29: severe
  • Below 15: kidney failure

Causes of Low GFR

  • Diabetes
  • Hypertension
  • Glomerulonephritis
  • NSAIDs

Important

  • Must persist 3+ months for CKD diagnosis
  • Calculated from creatinine, age, sex
Source: NLM MedlinePlus, American Association for Clinical Chemistry.

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