| Laboratory: | Clinical Biochemistry |
| Test Name: |
ESTIMATED GLOMERULAR FILTRATION RATE (EGFR) - (P)
Test Code:
EGFR
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| Clinical Information: |
For more information on eGFR, see https://www.kidneyhealth.ca/health-care-providers/referral-pathway/explaining-egfr/
For Manitoba Renal Program Kidney Disease Referral Pathways, see www.kidneyhealth.ca/referral-pathways |
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| Specimen Required: | Can be ordered when a plasma creatinine is done. Only available for patients 18 years of age or older. |
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| Requisition: | |
| Reference Values: |
Normal ≥ 60 mL/min/1.73m2 (adults only)
The LIS will calculate the CKD-EPI eGFR. Requires the patient’s age, sex and plasma creatinine. |
| Availability: |
Stat or Routine
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