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Laboratory: Clinical Biochemistry
Test Name:
ESTIMATED GLOMERULAR FILTRATION RATE (EGFR) - (P)
Test Code: EGFR
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
 
Collection Devices:
Specimen Required: Can be ordered when a plasma creatinine is done.  Only available for patients 18 years of age or older.
Referral:
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
See Also:
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