01-06-2009 | Guidelines
Chapter 9. Evaluation method for kidney function and urinary findings
Published in: Clinical and Experimental Nephrology | Issue 3/2009
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Kidney function is evaluated by estimated GFR (eGFR), which is calculated using an estimation formula based on serum creatinine value.
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eGFR can be calculated for Japanese people using a Japanese eGFR formula based on serum creatinine value as determined by an enzymatic method.
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The estimation formula for GFR is a simplified method. For more accurate kidney function evaluation, inulin clearance or creatinine clearance (Ccr) is recommended.