Method glossary

eGFR

Estimated glomerular filtration rate — how much the kidneys filter, which is ONE of the kidney's functions.

Source

KDIGO 2024 Clinical Practice Guideline for the Evaluation and Management of Chronic Kidney Disease
Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) CKD Work Group. Kidney International 2024;105(4S):S117-S314
PMID 38490803

Where, in the source

ch. 1, Practice Point 1.2.2.1 — Guidance to physicians and other healthcare providers

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2026-08-10

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