GFR Estimates Available through BICS, LMR
In an effort to facilitate earlier recognition and staging of kidney disease, BICS and LMR in October began reporting estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR). eGFR is based on the serum creatinine level, age, sex, and race. The calculation is based on the abbreviated MDRD equation. Use of this equation for estimation of GFR is recommended both by the National Kidney Foundation and the National Kidney Disease Education Program (NKDEP).
Contact Ajay Singh, MD, at 617-732-5951, pager 33700 or asingh@partners.org with questions.