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Kidney & liver

eGFR

Clinical biomarkerRenal functionBloodmL/min/1.73m²

An estimated measure of kidney filtration.

What it measures

Estimated glomerular filtration based on creatinine and/or cystatin C equations.

Why it matters

Central to clinical assessment and staging of chronic kidney disease.

How to interpret it

Interpret trends, albuminuria and clinical context rather than a single number alone.

Important limitations

Creatinine-based estimates are influenced by muscle mass and other non-renal factors.

Evidence status

Clinical biomarker

Established clinical kidney-function measure strongly relevant to health risk.

Research & guidance

Original papers, validation studies, reviews and clinical guidance connected to this measurement.

For education and evidence exploration, not diagnosis or individualized medical advice.