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GFR-e with Serum Creatinine

GFR-e with Serum Creatinine

Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) is a test used to check how well your kidneys are working. It estimates how much blood passes through the glomeruli, the tiny filters in the kidneys that filter waste from the blood, each minute. GFR-e, or estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate, is calculated using a formula that takes into account the serum creatinine levels along with other factors such as age, gender, and body size. Serum creatinine is a waste product that's produced by your muscles and filtered out of your blood by the kidneys. When kidney function is not adequate, creatinine levels rise, which is why it is an important marker in assessing kidney health.

  • Test Name GFR-e (Glomerular Filtration Rate - estimated) with Serum Creatinine
  • Sample Type Blood
  • Preparations Required No fasting is required, but it’s important to inform the doctor about any medications or supplements you are taking as some may affect the test results.
  • Report Time 6 hours

Testing for GFR-e is critical for those who have chronic kidney disease or are at risk of developing it. It helps doctors to stage the level of kidney disease and decide on the appropriate management or treatment. It is also used to monitor those who have been diagnosed with other conditions that could affect the kidneys, such as diabetes or high blood pressure.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The GFR-e test is essential for assessing how well your kidneys are filtering waste from your blood. It’s crucial for the diagnosis and management of kidney disease.

Generally, a GFR-e above 60 milliliters per minute (mL/min) is considered normal. A GFR-e below 60 mL/min suggests that the kidneys are not functioning at full capacity. The lower the GFR-e, the worse the kidney function.

The frequency of the GFR-e test depends on various factors including your age, health conditions, and risk factors for kidney disease. Your doctor will recommend how often you should get the test.

While some factors like aging can’t be changed, maintaining a healthy lifestyle by exercising, eating a balanced diet, managing blood pressure and avoiding tobacco can help in preserving kidney function.

Early stages of kidney disease may not show any symptoms. As kidney function worsens, symptoms such as fatigue, swollen ankles, frequent urination, and high blood pressure can develop.

If your GFR-e is low, it’s important to consult a doctor, preferably a nephrologist, who specializes in kidney care and treating kidney disease.

While GFR-e is crucial in diagnosing and monitoring kidney disease, it’s also important for those who have conditions that increase the risk of kidney damage, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, or heart disease.

Several factors can affect GFR-e levels including kidney diseases, certain medications, dehydration, and dietary protein intake.

GFR-e and serum creatinine are inversely related. When kidney function is normal, creatinine levels are low; as kidney function decreases, creatinine levels increase.

Treatment depends on the underlying cause of the decreased GFR-e. Managing conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure are important. Lifestyle changes and medications can also help in some cases.

The GFR-e test is performed on a blood sample which is usually drawn from a vein in the arm.

There is very little risk associated with having blood drawn for the GFR-e test. You might experience slight pain or bruising at the spot where the needle was put in, but most symptoms go away quickly.

Yes, it’s possible for a person with a single kidney to have a normal GFR-e. The remaining kidney can compensate by increasing its filtration rate.

Taking care of your kidneys is an essential part of maintaining overall health. Regular monitoring of kidney function through GFR-e and serum creatinine levels is especially important for those at risk of kidney disease. If you have chronic kidney disease, are at risk of it, or have other risk factors such as diabetes, high blood pressure, or heart disease, it’s important to discuss with your doctor about how you can best monitor and protect your kidney health.

GFR-e (Glomerular Filtration Rate - estimated) with Serum Creatinine
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