What it is
eGFR estimates how fast kidneys filter waste from blood.[1,2]
Why it matters
GFR is a central kidney-disease test and is often calculated from creatinine context.[1,2]
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Medical Wiki
A calculation used to estimate how well kidneys filter waste from blood.
eGFR estimates how fast kidneys filter waste from blood.[1,2]
GFR is a central kidney-disease test and is often calculated from creatinine context.[1,2]