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eGFR Results
An eGFR Calculator helps estimate your Glomerular Filtration Rate. This medical value measures how effectively your kidneys are filtering waste and toxins from your blood. Doctors rely on this score to evaluate kidney health and detect chronic kidney disease early.
How to Use the eGFR Calculator
This tool utilizes the modern CKD-EPI 2021 equation. Follow these simple steps to generate an accurate result:
- Biological Sex: Choose male or female from the selection box. The natural difference in body mass alters the calculation.
- Age: Enter your current age in years. Kidney function slowly changes as you grow older.
- Serum Creatinine: Enter your lab result. You can select either milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) or micromoles per liter (µmol/L) depending on your blood test report.
Understanding eGFR Results
Your calculated number helps classify your overall kidney condition into different stages.
Normal Function (≥ 90): A score of 90 or higher usually indicates healthy kidneys functioning exactly as they should.
Mild Decrease (60 - 89): A slightly lower score means mild function loss. If you do not have other signs of kidney damage, this range might still be acceptable for older adults.
Moderate to Severe Decrease (15 - 59): Scores in this range suggest significant kidney issues. The kidneys are struggling to filter blood properly.
Kidney Failure (≤ 14): A score below 15 indicates severe failure. Patients in this range generally require medical treatments like dialysis.