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<section><div class="mp-content"><h2>What is a glomerular filtration rate (GFR) test?</h2>
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<p>A glomerular filtration rate (GFR) test is a blood test that checks how well your kidneys are working. Your kidneys are two organs on either side of your spine near your waist. They have tiny filters called glomeruli. These filters remove waste and extra water from your blood and gets rid of them through urine (pee).</p>
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<p>If your kidneys have been damaged by <a data-tid="91" href="https://medlineplus.gov/kidneydiseases.html">kidney disease</a>, they can't filter your blood as fast as they should. A GFR test checks for kidney disease by measuring how much blood your kidneys filter each minute.</p>
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<p>GFR can be measured directly, but it is a complicated test to do. So health care providers usually estimate GFR based on the amount of certain waste substances in your blood. An estimated GFR is called an eGFR.</p>
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<p>To figure out your eGFR, your provider usually uses the results of a blood test that measures your <a data-pid="6667" href="https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/creatinine-test/">creatinine level</a>. Creatinine is a waste product that comes from normal wear and tear on your muscles. If your kidneys aren't working well, creatinine can build up in your blood.</p>
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<p>People make different amounts of creatinine, depending on their size, diet, and activity levels. So, to calculate your eGFR, your provider will use your creatinine levels and other information about you, such as your:</p>
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<p>This information is put into a mathematical formula, called a GFR calculator, to find your eGFR.</p>
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<p>eGFR may also be calculated using the level of cystatin C in your blood. This is a protein that many cells in your body make. Cystatin C levels are not affected by muscle size, age, or diet, so some researchers think cystatin C provides a more accurate estimate of GFR than creatinine. In certain cases, creatinine and cystatin levels are both used to calculate eGFR in adults.</p>
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<p>Other names: estimated GFR, eGFR, calculated glomerular filtration rate, cGFR</p></div>
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<section><div class="mp-content"><h2>What is it used for?</h2>
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<p>A GFR test is used to:</p>
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<li>Screen for kidney disease in people without symptoms</li>
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<li>Help diagnose kidney disease in a people who have symptoms</li>
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<li>Help find out how serious kidney disease is</li>
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<li>Monitor people who:
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<li>Have <a data-tid="5987" href="https://medlineplus.gov/chronickidneydisease.html">chronic kidney disease</a> (CKD) to see if treatment is helping</li>
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<section><div class="mp-content"><h2>Why do I need a GFR test?</h2>
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<p>Early-stage kidney disease doesn't usually cause symptoms, so you may have an eGFR test to check your kidney health as part of a routine exam.</p>
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<p>You may also need this test if you have a high risk of getting kidney disease. Your risk may be higher if you:</p>
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<p>If you have a condition that increases you risk of kidney disease, ask your provider how often you should get tested.</p>
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<p>Later stage kidney disease does cause symptoms. So, you may need an eGFR test if you have:</p>
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<section><div class="mp-content"><h2>What happens during a GFR test?</h2>
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<p>A health care professional will take a blood sample from a vein in your arm, using a small needle. After the needle is inserted, a small amount of blood will be collected into a test tube or vial. You may feel a little sting when the needle goes in or out. This usually takes less than five minutes.</p></div>
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<section><div class="mp-content"><h2>Will I need to do anything to prepare for the test?</h2>
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<p>Your provider will let you know how to prepare for your test. You may need to <a data-pid="858" href="https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/fasting-for-a-blood-test/">fast</a> (not eat or drink) or avoid certain foods for several hours before the test. Certain medicines can affect your results. So be sure to tell your provider everything you're taking. But don't stop taking any medicine unless your provider tells you to stop.</p></div>
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<p>Your eGFR results may be reported as a number that shows how much blood your kidneys filter per minute. Your test results may also give your creatinine level and/or your cystatin C level.</p>
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<p>Ask your provider to explain what your eGFR says about your kidney health. An eGFR isn't a perfect test and may not always reflect kidney damage. It's also possible to have an abnormal result even if you don't have kidney damage.</p>
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<li><strong>A normal eGFR</strong> means that you probably don't have kidney disease.</li>
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<li><strong>An eGFR that's below normal or low</strong> may mean that you may have kidney disease.</li>
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<p>If you're diagnosed with kidney disease, your provider will explain what you can do to protect your kidneys from more damage and help prevent kidney failure.</p>
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<p>Your provider may order other <a data-tid="6382" href="https://medlineplus.gov/kidneytests.html">tests that check your kidney health</a>. These tests may be ordered with an eGFR or to find the cause of an abnormal eGFR result. They include:</p>
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<li>A <a data-pid="658" href="https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/protein-in-urine/">protein in urine test</a>. Protein in urine is a sign of kidney damage.</li>
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<li>A <a data-pid="796" href="https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/microalbumin-creatinine-ratio/">microalbumin creatinine ratio test</a>. This test checks for very small amounts of a protein called albumin in a sample of your urine. Albumin in urine may be one of the first signs of kidney disease.</li>
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<li>A <a data-pid="730" href="https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/bun-blood-urea-nitrogen/">BUN (blood urea nitrogen)</a>. BUN is a waste product your kidneys remove from blood. The test checks BUN levels in a sample of your blood.</li>
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<li>American Kidney Fund [Internet]. Rockville (MD): American Kidney Fund, Inc.; c2023. Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD); [updated 2021 Nov 26; cited 2023 Feb 6]; [about 12 screens]. Available from: <a href="https://www.kidneyfund.org/all-about-kidneys/chronic-kidney-disease-ckd " target="bibliowin">https://www.kidneyfund.org/all-about-kidneys/chronic-kidney-disease-ckd </a></li>
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<li>Cleveland Clinic: Health Library: Diagnostics & Testing [Internet]. Cleveland (OH): Cleveland Clinic; c2023. Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR); [reviewed 2021 Jun 17; cited 2023 Feb 8]; [about screens]. Available from: <a href="https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diagnostics/21593-estimated-glomerular-filtration-rate-egfr" target="bibliowin">https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diagnostics/21593-estimated-glomerular-filtration-rate-egfr</a></li>
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<li>Gounden V, Bhatt H, Jialal I. Renal Function Tests. [Updated 2022 Jul 18; cited 2023 Feb 8]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2022 Jan-. Available from: <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK507821/" target="bibliowin">https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK507821/</a></li>
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<li>Johns Hopkins Medicine [Internet]. Baltimore: The Johns Hopkins University; c2023. Chronic Kidney Disease; [cited 2023 Feb 6]; [about 4 screens]. Available from: <a href="https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/chronic-kidney-disease" target="bibliowin">https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/chronic-kidney-disease</a></li>
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<li>National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; Blood Tests; [cited 2023 Feb 6]; [about 8 screens]. Available from: <a href="https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/blood-tests" target="bibliowin">https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/blood-tests</a></li>
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<li>National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; Chronic Kidney Disease Tests and Diagnosis; [reviewed 2016 Oct; cited 2023 Feb 6]; [about 4 screens]. Available from: <a href="https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/kidney-disease/chronic-kidney-disease-ckd/tests-diagnosis" target="bibliowin">https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/kidney-disease/chronic-kidney-disease-ckd/tests-diagnosis</a></li>
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<li>National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; Frequently Asked Questions: eGFR; [cited 2023 Feb 6]; [about 5 screens]. Available from: <a href="https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/professionals/clinical-tools-patient-management/kidney-disease/laboratory-evaluation/frequently-asked-questions" target="bibliowin">https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/professionals/clinical-tools-patient-management/kidney-disease/laboratory-evaluation/frequently-asked-questions</a></li>
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<li>National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) Calculators; [reviewed 2022 Dec; cited 2023 Feb 6]; [about 2 screens]. Available from: <a href="https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/professionals/clinical-tools-patient-management/kidney-disease/laboratory-evaluation/glomerular-filtration-rate-calculators" target="bibliowin">https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/professionals/clinical-tools-patient-management/kidney-disease/laboratory-evaluation/glomerular-filtration-rate-calculators</a></li>
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<li>National Kidney Foundation [Internet]. New York: National Kidney Foundation Inc., c2023. A to Z Health Guide: About Chronic Kidney Disease; [cited 2023 Feb 6]; [about 6 screens]. Available from: <a href="https://www.kidney.org/atoz/content/about-chronic-kidney-disease" target="bibliowin">https://www.kidney.org/atoz/content/about-chronic-kidney-disease</a></li>
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<li>National Kidney Foundation [Internet]. New York: National Kidney Foundation Inc., c2023. A to Z Health Guide: Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR); [cited 2023 Feb 6]; [about 8 screens]. Available from: <a href="https://www.kidney.org/atoz/content/gfr" target="bibliowin">https://www.kidney.org/atoz/content/gfr</a></li>
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<li>Testing.com [Internet]. Seattle (WA): OneCare Media; c2023. Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR) Test; [modified 2022 Dec 6; cited 2023 Feb 6]; [about 12 screens]. Available from: <a href="https://www.testing.com/tests/estimated-glomerular-filtration-rate-egfr/" target="bibliowin">https://www.testing.com/tests/estimated-glomerular-filtration-rate-egfr/</a></li>
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<li>UF Health: University of Florida Health [Internet]. Gainesville (FL): University of Florida; c2023. Glomerular filtration rate: Overview; [reviewed 2019 Jul 7; cited 2023 Feb 6]; [about 3 screens]. Available from: <a href="https://ufhealth.org/glomerular-filtration-rate" target="bibliowin">https://ufhealth.org/glomerular-filtration-rate</a></li>
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<li>University of Rochester Medical Center [Internet]. Rochester (NY): University of Rochester Medical Center; c2023. Health Encyclopedia: Glomerular Filtration Rate; [cited 2023 Feb 6]; [about 4 screens]. Available from: <a href="https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/encyclopedia/content.aspx?contenttypeid=167&contentid=glomerular_filtration_rate" target="bibliowin">https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/encyclopedia/content.aspx?contenttypeid=167&contentid=glomerular_filtration_rate</a></li>
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<li>UW Health [Internet]. Madison (WI): University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority; c2023. Health Information: Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR);[updated 2022 May 4; cited 2023 Feb 6]; [about 2 screens]. Available from: <a href="https://patient.uwhealth.org/healthwise/article/en-us/aa154102" target="bibliowin">https://patient.uwhealth.org/healthwise/article/en-us/aa154102</a></li>
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