The estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) is a calculation that estimates how well your kidneys filter waste from your blood. It is the best overall measure of kidney function.
Category: Metabolic Panel
Also known as: gfr, egfr, estimated gfr, glomerular filtration rate, estimated glomerular filtration rate
High eGFR values generally indicate normal, healthy kidney function. Values above the reference range are typically not a clinical concern.
Low values may indicate
Low eGFR values may indicate kidney disease. An eGFR below 60 for three or more months suggests chronic kidney disease, and below 15 indicates kidney failure.