September 24, 2026
eGFR Explained in Simple Terms
What estimated glomerular filtration rate is, and how it is calculated.
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eGFR is the estimated glomerular filtration rate — a calculated estimate of kidney filtering used to detect and stage kidney disease.
It is derived from serum creatinine together with age and sex. It is an estimate, not a direct measurement, and it is used to stage CKD from 1 to 5.
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