eGFR (African American)
Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) approximates how much blood the kidneys filter per minute, calculated from creatinine, age, and sex. Older versions of this equation included a race coefficient — the 2021 CKD-EPI update removed it for most uses.
Why it matters: eGFR is the most common screening number for kidney function. Higher values indicate the kidneys are filtering well; lower values can reflect reduced filtering capacity. It is interpreted alongside creatinine, urine markers, and overall context.
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What is eGFR (African American)?
Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) approximates how much blood the kidneys filter per minute, calculated from creatinine, age, and sex. Older versions of this equation included a race coefficient — the 2021 CKD-EPI update removed it for most uses.
What might a high or low eGFR (African American) mean?
eGFR is the most common screening number for kidney function. Higher values indicate the kidneys are filtering well; lower values can reflect reduced filtering capacity. It is interpreted alongside creatinine, urine markers, and overall context.
What can affect eGFR (African American)?
It may be higher with: Improved kidney function, Hydration. It may be lower with: Kidney damage, Dehydration.
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