5/24/11

How does a physician determine percentage of kidney function?


How does a physician determine percentage of kidney function?My nephrologist determined that I had only 40% kidney function with out any tests other than a face to face examination with no tests performed

Posted by ckm1956
He may have looked at tests that your primary doctor had done.
Kidney function is generally gauged by the Glomerular Filtration Rate. Other tests can be used, but aren't as accurate.

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